Harvest Moon Festival

Welcome to the 29th Annual Harvest Moon Festival.  We have a wonderful lineup of arts, crafts, and food for our 3-day event running September 8-10, 2023.  

Festival Dates/Hours

Friday, September 8th - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, September 9th - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, September 10th - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

While you are enjoying the festival, we invite you to also visit local businesses for our Harvest Days event running from Thursday, September 7 through Sunday, September 10.  Businesses are offering special offers, discounts, and fall activities.  Watch for the Harvest Business Days map, which will post on Friday. September 1, 2023.

CALL FOR ART, CRAFT & FOOD COURT EXHIBITORS - You are invited to apply for our 2023 Festival.

NEW FOR 2022: Our Vintage Vehicle Section.  We invite artists, crafters, and makers who own vintage vehicles to apply for this new section.  Learn more

Here's the process:

  1. Review the festival policies.
  2. Complete the application, ST-19, and Release and Hold Harmless forms.
  3. Submit the completed forms, along with photos and the $25.00 non-refundable jury fee to: Ely Chamber of Commerce, 1600 E. Sheridan St, Ely MN 55731 or events@ely.org
  4. Payments may be submitted by check or money order.  For credit card payments, please call our office at 218-365-6123.

Festival Policies                               Art & Craft Application                                Food Court Application                         ST-19 Form                                    Release & Hold Harmless Form

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