Longtime Southern Indiana tradition, Harvest Homecoming, is back for 2025 and will be taking over downtown New Albany when the festival celebrates its 57th year with the theme "Heart of Harvest."
Touted as one of the best fall festivals in Indiana, this annual fall rite of passage in SoIN takes place October 4-12, featuring annual favorites!
From musical entertainment and eclectic food and craft booths to a parade, children’s activities and more, we’ve rounded up a handful of can’t-miss events for you to enjoy an authentic Harvest Homecoming experience.
Opening Ceremonies
When: 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4
Where: Orange Bleachers (East 8th and East Spring streets)
Details: Get in the spirit during the official kick-off of the 2025 Harvest Homecoming at this event, which features music, food vendors and special guests. (Pro tip: The Orange Bleachers also offer prime viewing for the Harvest Homecoming Parade).
Harvest Homecoming Parade
When: 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4
Where: Parade route is along Vincennes, Spring and Bank streets
Details: Experience over-the-top floats, vintage cars and loud bands. The parade kicks off at New Albany High School, marches down Vincennes Street, then takes a right on Spring Street and ends on Bank Street.
Food & Craft Booth Days
When:
- Noon to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9
- 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday & Saturday, Oct. 10 & 11
- Noon to 5 p.m.*, Sunday, Oct. 12
- *Optional sensory inclusion hour from 11 a.m. - noon. on Sunday only.
Where: downtown New Albany
Details: Check out a variety of vendor booths featuring arts and crafts and food, including favorites like chicken and dumplings, pumpkin ice cream, donuts and roasted corn.
Live Entertainment on the Samtec Stage
When:
- Noon - 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9
- 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 10
- 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Saturday, October 11
- Noon - 4 p.m., Sunday October 12
Where: First Financial Bank Lot, State St & E Market St
Details: The stage will be booked and busy! Don't miss performances by the River City Puppets on Thursday starting at 4:30 p.m. and the Circus Variety Show at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Click here for the full lineup to plan your fun-filled Harvest Homecoming visit!
Purdue Pumpkin Chunking Competition
When: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14
Where: Purdue Polytechnic New Albany
Details: Want to see teams launch pumpkins to hit a target from up to 100 yards away, using a gravity-powered trebuchet firing 7-10 lb pumpkins? Head to Purdue Polytechnic New Albany on October 14th to watch the Pumpkin Chunking competition. Teams of high schoolers, college students and adults compete for awards in accuracy, originality, and efficiency. Parking, food trucks and booths featuring kids' activities open to the general public at 4 p.m. Click here for more information.
Second-annual Harvest Homecoming Pickleball Cup
When: Saturday, October 4 & 5
Where: Sam Peden Community Park, 3037 Grant Line Rd
Details: Get ready to rally at the 2025 Harvest Pickleball Cup, hosted by Floyd County Parks and Recreation. As part of the Harvest Homecoming Festival, this third-annual event invites players 16+ to compete in adult divisions and those 60+ in senior divisions. Teams must register at the highest skill level between partners, with one form per participant. Events include Men's, Women's, and Mixed Doubles across various skill levels, with matches scheduled throughout the weekend. Fees are $40 for the first adult division, $20 for a second, and $30 for senior participants. Register by September 17 to score a free tournament T-shirt—final deadline is September 19 or until spots fill up! For more information, you can email parks@floydcounty.in.gov.
View more events and information at the Harvest Homecoming Festival website.
