Harvest Homecoming Festival
Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 08:00am
Harvest Homecoming Festival
Various Venues in New Albany, IN
Harvest Homecoming is a group of volunteers dedicated to providing a family oriented festival. It unites the community in a spirit of fellowhsip and is committed to continuous improvement.
Schedule of Events:
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: New Albany Farmers Market
We should still have a limited market available at the Farmers Market area from 8am - Noon. Farmers should enter/exit using the approved alley routing provided and should show special parking pass.
Location: New Albany Farmers Market, 202 E Market St, New Albany, IN 47150.
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Harvest Homecoming Car Cruise in Memory of Ralph Hines
Enter at West 10th Street
Entry Fee/Donation: $15.00 per vehicle.
Open to any type of stock, classic, show or race car, antique vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, any model, any year.
All money will be donated to charities.
For more information, call Mark at 502-640-9683 or Larry at 502-356-2757.
No alcohol. Not responsible for accidents.
Location: New Albany Riverfront, 100 E Water St, New Albany.
9:15 AM: Baby Crawl
Eligible babies between 6 and 13 months (no walking babies)
Registration: 9:15 am
Event Time: 10:00 am
Trophies and ribbons will be awarded.
For more information call Ginny Stroh at 502-541-8652.
Winners of the Baby Photo contest will be announced and trophies awarded at the beginning of the Baby Crawl.
Location: Samtec Family Cares Stage, State St, New Albany, IN 47150.
11:00 AM: Children's Tractor Pull
For children 30-100 pounds. Ages up to and including 12 year-olds.
Registration: 11:00 am
Start Time: 11:30 am
For more information call Christen Rasmussen 502-550-8414.
Location: Samtec Family Cares Stage, E Market St, New Albany, IN 47150.
11:30 AM: Costume Contest
Registration: 11:30 am Start Time: 12:00 pm
Free for all ages. Judging categories 0-2 years; 2-4 years; 5-9 years, 9-13 years; 14 and up; groups; overall winners will be announced at the end of contest.
For more information call Christen Rasmussen 502-550-8414.
Location: Samtec Family Cares Stage, State St, New Albany, IN 47150.
12:00 PM: Harvest Home Decorating Contest Sponsored by Pat Harrison - ReMax
Entry deadline is Saturday Oct. 12, 2024 at noon. Judging same day to follow. The contest is open to all homes in Floyd County, Indiana. The home must be owned or rented by the person entering the contest. An apartment building will be a single entry. Judged on originality, use of color, the "Autumn Sock-Hop" theme and overall appearance. The decisions of the judges are final. Plaques and prizes awarded for 1st - 3rd places.
For more information call Pat Harrison at 812-944-1111 or 812-989-4663. Entry forms available at Pat's office located at 4209 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150.
Location: Floyd County Residents, 4209 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Kids' Days in the Park
Free Admission! Hands on activities, displays, and interaction for kids through the 6th grade. Must be accompanied by an adult.
Raffle tickets will be given away for a chance to win a twin mattress set, bed frame, dresser and a night stand donated by Schmitt Furniture.
Location: Bicentennial Park, 118 E Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150.
1:00 PM: Little Miss and Little Masters
The Little Miss & Master Pageants are a fundraiser for the Miss Harvest Homecoming Scholarship Pageant. Contestants should come dressed in their best fall fashions and will be asked an on-stage question. First, second, and third place awards will be given in each category:
Petite Little Miss & Little Master (3yrs - 5yrs),
Little Miss (6yrs - 8 yrs), and Little Miss Pre-Teen (9yrs - 11yrs).
REGISTRATION TAKES PLACE THE DAY OF THE EVENT:
Petite Little Miss & Little Master Registration at 1:00 pm
Little Miss Registration at 1:30pm
Little Miss Pre-Teen Registration at 2:00 pm
Registration fee: $20.00 per contestant via cash or check (made payable to Harvest Homecoming) is due at the time of registration.
Link to the Little Miss/Little Master registration form can be found at harvesthomecoming.com under the "Forms" tab.
Location: Samtec Family Cares Stage, State St, New Albany, IN 47150.
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM: Family Movie Night on the Riverfront
Grab your blankets, chairs and the whole family for our kid-friendly movie night at the New Albany Riverfront. This is a FREE event. Snacks and drinks provided.
The first movie starts 6:30 pm and the second starts at 8:35 pm.
Movies shown are TBD.
Location: New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater, 100 E Water St, New Albany, IN 47150.
6:30 PM: Harvest Homecoming Cornhole Tournament
This is a bring your own partner and bring your own bags tournament.
$50 per team at the door
Payouts to the top 3 (TBD based on team amounts)
1st will also receive a cornhole board style trophy
75% payout
Trophies will be presented for First, Second and Third Place.
Food and alcohol will be sold by Knights of Columbus.
For more information, please contact Brent Glass at 502-819-1668.
Location: Knights of Columbus, 809 E Main St, New Albany, IN 47150.
