40th Annual Harvestfest & Kidsfest | October 18, 2025
Festival Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm
HARVESTFEST IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
Location: Short Sands Beach, York Beach, Maine
Our family friendly event prohibits Smoking, Vaping / Solicitation of any type / Pets of any kind (except ADA Licensed Service Dogs)
This is a free family festival that includes a variety of activities including:
- Live music from Local band Freight Train, Â Dan Blakeslee / Dr. Gasp
- Local food vendors
- Juried crafters and Old-Fashioned Market vendors from all over New England.
- Harvestfest includes Kidsfest: story telling, interactive activities, and a roaming railroad.
Major Sponsors
Harvestfest always takes place on the weekend after Columbus Day.
Harvestfest is a smoke-free event.
For everyone’s safety & comfort – Dogs or pets of any kind are NOT permitted at Harvestfest.Â
Public Parking for Harvestfest is at York’s Wild Animal Kingdom. The parking meters at the beach are free during Harvestfest.
Handicap Parking is available in a designated area at York's Wild Kingdom with trolley shuttle to the event.
Solicitation of any kind is prohibited within the grounds of Harvestfest & Kidsfest. Religious Groups / Political Candidates / Parties / Groups promoting a cause of any type must purchase a booth space located in the Esplanade area.
