Save the Date! The next Harvest Festival will take place Saturday, October 3, 2026.
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2025 Harvest Festival
Celebrate the beauty of fall in Sonoma Valley at Sonoma Ecology Center’s annual Harvest Festival—a joyful, family-friendly gathering that brings our community together in one of Sonoma’s most beloved green spaces. The Harvest Festival is held at Sonoma Garden Park, a community garden and public oasis just a few minutes from downtown Sonoma, stewarded by Sonoma Ecology Center. The festival features a full day of local music, games and crafts, a spirited salsa-making competition, and plenty of hands-on nature experiences for all ages.
More than just a seasonal celebration, the Harvest Festival is a vibrant expression of the values we share—community, sustainability, and a deep love for the land. Come connect with neighbors, experience the magic of autumn at the park, and support the ongoing care of this treasured place.
The Harvest Festival is free to attend and open to all. Let’s come together to celebrate the season and grow something beautiful together! Explore the full lineup of activities and events below.
Salsa-Making Competition
Open to all! Submit your best homemade salsa for a chance to win—sign up by clicking the button below.
Live Music
11:00 am-12:00 pm — Big Luv Band
12:00 -1:00 pm — Jack Hines
1:00-2:00 pm — Cliff Zyskowski and Eric Joost
Children’s Activities
Farm games, strawbale fort exploration, face painting, gourd painting, and other kid-friendly crafts!
Nature Crafts
Tree wands, autumnal wreaths, tie-dye bandanas, and more!
Culinary Creations
Enjoy apple pressing, make your own seasoned vinegars, herb and spice blends to take home, and shop the yummy bake sale!
Outdoor Living
Explore the Native Plant Nursery and lavender labyrinth, chat with local beekeepers, enjoy a forest therapy session, and snap some pics in front of our autumn photo booth display!
Local Food & Beverages
Vendors include El Coyote, Sonoma Churros, Sonoma Syrup Co., Winery Sixteen 600, Cassidy Ranch, Moonlight Brewing, and more!
Critter Zone
Featuring Studdert Family Farm’s petting zoo, and interactive snake and reptile demos.
Harvest Market
Peruse fresh produce, lavender sachets, locally made olive oil and more Sonoma Valley bounty at the Harvest Market in the strawbale barn.
Photos by Marielle V Chua
The Harvest Festival is FREE to attend, and open to all.
The Harvest Festival is a true community event—a day for us to come together and celebrate sustainable agriculture, delicious food, and the people, nature, and wildlife that make Sonoma Valley special. The Harvest Festival is for everyone, and we’re glad to be able to offer this activity-filled day with free admission thanks to the support of our wonderful sponsors: Sonoma Clean Power, Sonoma County Farm Bureau, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space, Nugget Markets, Sonoma Garbage Collectors, Exchange Bank, Sonoma Water, Zero Waste Sonoma, Napa Sonoma Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, and The Presentation School.
The Harvest Festival is also supported by in-kind donations from Cassidy Ranch, Moonlight Brewing Company, Sonoma Syrup Co., Winery Sixteen 600, and La Casa Restaurant & Bar.
Become a Harvest Festival Sponsor!
Join Sonoma Ecology Center and Sonoma Garden Park as a sponsor of the 2025 Harvest Festival—an inspiring, community-centered celebration of sustainable farming, environmental education, and the beauty of Sonoma Valley’s green spaces.
This event is an ideal platform to showcase your commitment to sustainability, environmental education, community enrichment, and the preservation of public green spaces.
Explore sponsorship opportunities below, or email [email protected] to find a partnership option that aligns with your company’s values and goals!
Photo by Marielle V Chua
Photos from Harvest Festival 2024, courtesy of Marielle V Chua.
