38th Annual Harvestfest & Kidsfest

This is a free family festival that includes a variety of activities including:

Live music from the Don Campbell Band & Friends,  Dan Blakeslee / Dr. Gasp

The Don Campbell Band and Friends will be performing under the big tent all day ! 9:00am - 4:00pm

Dan Blakeslee will offer story telling and folk music. Dan also performs as "Dr. Gasp" Spooky Halloween entertainment for kid of all ages. 

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.

Activities & Entertainment

Roaming Railroad; Will run inside York's Wild Kingdom

Dan Blakeslee & Dr. Gasp; Under the tent on the ball field 2:30-4:00pm

Free Fun games; Ring Toss, Bean Bag Buckets, Giant Connect Four, and more!

PNSY Stem Outreach Program; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard STEM Outreach Program will be providing a make-and-take robot station, called Bristlebots! Attendees of all ages can assemble a small robot that can zoom around and be re-engineered over and over again!

The Masiello Group Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate; Face painting

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. 

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 the lot next to York Beach Beer Company, at the end of Ridge Road. Additional handicap parking is located along Railroad Avenue.

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.

Harvestfest Map

Date:  October 14, 2023 9:00am – 4:00pm

Location: Short Sands Beach, York Beach, Maine

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