Community Alert | October 20, 2023

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Hometown Harvest Festival

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Oak Avenue between Spring Street and Adams Street








Join us for the 37th annual Harvest Festival!

As one of St. Helena's most beloved and longest running events, the Hometown Harvest Festival will kick off with a morning Fun Run (1-Mile and 5K) followed by the Pet PAWrade, live music and vendors with hand-crafted vendors, art exhibits, interactive booths, games, a kids zone, food, beer, wine, and more.


Please Note: Oak Avenue and some connecting and cross streets will be closed beginning at 4 a.m. Cars will be towed. All streets are expected to be open by 8 p.m. Drive with caution during the 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run (maps below).


Schedule of Events and Activities:

  • Community Fun Run by Core Community Fitness
  • 7:45 a.m. - 5K Run
  • 9:00 a.m. - 1-Mile Fun Run
  • Day-Of Registration Available (arrive early)
  • Starting lines at Oak Avenue and Adams Street
  • FREE Bike Valet
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Oak Street Parking Lot (near Roman Holiday Gelato)
  • Simply show-up, drop-off your bike with friendly volunteers, and enjoy your time knowing that your wheels are safe. Sponsored by Napa County Bicycle Coalition.
  • Costumed Pet PAWrade!
  • 10 a.m. - Begins at Oak Avenue and Pine Street; Best Viewing at Oak Avenue and Adams Street
  • Harvest Festival - Street Fair
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Artisan Vendors - Community Organizations - Food & Wine Court - Fire Engine Rides - Blue Zones Project Photo Booth - Oddfellows Wine Auction
  • Pumpkin Patch
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - St. Helena Elementary School Campus Courtyard
  • Pumpkins and bags of squash/mini-pumpkins available for $5 each, proceeds go to support St. Helena FFA. Cash or check only.
  • Classic Car Display
  • 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Tainter Street and Kearney Street
  • Organized by Brown's Auto Parts
  • FREE Kids Activity Zone
  • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - St. Helena Catholic School Parking Lot
  • Featuring a climbing wall, inflatable slide, arts and crafts, and more in partnership with the St. Helena Primary & Elementary School Parent Teacher Group and Nimbus Arts.
  • Main Stage and Live Music
  • Oak Avenue between Tainter Street and Spring Street
  • 11 a.m. - Harvest Festival Opening Messages by Mayor Paul Dohring
  • 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Happy Accidents (Rock and Country Music)
  • 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. - Charros de la Dinastia Familia Segura (Traditional Horse and Charro demonstration)
  • 1 p.m. to 1:35 p.m. - Noema (Jazz and Rock Fusion Music)
  • 1:40 p.m. to 2 p.m. - Ballet Folklorico "El Valle" St. Helena (Dancing / Performance)
  • 2 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. - Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School Band (Live Band Music)
  • 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Band Maya (Latin Roots Tribute / Spanish & English Classic Hits)


The St. Helena Hometown Harvest Festival can trace its roots back to 1909. Read More.

5K Run Route

1-Mile Fun Run Route

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