Harvest Festival 2026

Join us for the City of Berkeley’s annual Harvest Festival, a free community celebration of the Fall season featuring live music, family activities, and fun for all ages.

Spend the day at Cedar Rose Park enjoying live entertainment, interactive activities, food contests, and community booths hosted by City departments and local organizations. The festival also features a seed swap and a variety of hands-on experiences for children and adults alike.

Kids can soar down the zipline, test their skills on the rock climbing wall, bounce in giant inflatables, create scarecrows, decorate pumpkins, and win prizes at carnival games in the Kids Zone. Younger children can enjoy the Tot Zone, featuring a small jumper, sandbox, arts and crafts, and face painting.

NEW Special Vehicle Exhibit stop by and check out some of the City’s specialty vehicles! Come explore up close, climb aboard select vehicles, check out the lights and equipment, and take photos.  Featured vehicles may include garbage trucks, Vactor trucks, street sweepers, police vehicles, and more!

The Harvest Festival will feature a Sensory Tent, a quiet and calming space for children who may need a break from the excitement of the event. Children can relax, recharge, and take a few moments away from the crowds and activities before returning to enjoy the festival.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair, relax with family and friends, and enjoy live music throughout the day. Food trucks will be on-site offering a variety of delicious food and beverage options.

The Senior Seating Area is a designated space to provide older adults with a comfortable place to sit, relax, and enjoy the festivities. The area will offer convenient seating in an accessible location, allowing seniors to take breaks while remaining connected to the entertainment and activities happening throughout the event.

Getting to the festival is easy. Cedar Rose Park is accessible via AC Transit Route 52 and is just a short walk from North Berkeley BART. Free bike valet service will also be available for those arriving by bicycle.

We look forward to celebrating the season with you at this beloved Berkeley tradition!

Volunteers

We’re looking for volunteers ages 12 and up to assist with setup, activity stations, contests, and cleanup. It’s a great way to earn service hours, meet neighbors, and support a fun, family-friendly event.

All volunteers must sign up in advance. Same-day registration will not be available.

Food Contest

Register for the Food Contest and show off your best homemade creations! Registration is free, and entries will be accepted from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, with judging at 12:00 pm.

Categories include:

• Best Cookies
• Best Cucumber Pickle
• Best Gluten-free Baked Good
• Best Homegrown Fruit
• Best Homegrown Vegetable
• Best Jam and Jelly
• Best Pesto/Sauce
• Best Pie
• Best Salsa
• Best Savory Bread

Bring your best, and you just might take home bragging rights!

ARTISTS

We know you’ve been waiting for this year’s entertainment lineup, and the wait is over! Get ready to sit back, relax, and enjoy some amazing live entertainment throughout the day. We have a great lineup of talented performers bringing a variety of music, energy, and fun for everyone to enjoy.

WE ARE 1 SOMOS 1

Get ready to dance to a dynamic bilingual band blending English and Spanish lyrics with an exciting mix of salsa, reggaeton, cumbia, Latin pop, and Nu-Latin Rock.  Their high-energy sound features original music along with crowd favorites inspired by artists such as Santana, Bad Bunny, Bomba Estéreo, Selena, Pitbull, Celia Cruz, Vicente García, and many more.

OUTTA POCKET

Is a Bay Area favorite that knows how to keep the crowd moving!  The band brings a fresh twist to music from across the decades, blending oldies, R&B, reggae, rock, and pop into a fun, feel-good performance filled with smooth grooves, island rhythms, soulful classics, and high-energy rock anthems. Whether you’re ready to dance, sing along, or simply enjoy some great live music, Outta Pocket has something for everyone.

ANDRE THIERRY

We're excited to welcome back ANDRE THIERRY, who rocked the Harvest Festival last year! Born and raised in Richmond, California, Andre Thierry brings his French-Creole heritage and deep Louisiana roots to the stage through his signature sound known as Accordion Soul.  Andre is a masterful and versatile musician whose music blends the soulful traditions of Zydeco with R&B, funk, and contemporary grooves. His performances can take you from smooth, soulful melodies to energetic rhythms that will have everyone on the dance floor.  His music is soulful, infectious, and timeless, and we are excited to have him back with us again this year.

As you can see, we have a full day of incredible live music planned. You do not want to miss this year’s Harvest Festival!

Come out, bring your family and friends, enjoy the music, and experience what promises to be one of the best Harvest Festivals on this side of the Bay!