UPDATED for 2020!
Marietta’s usual HarvestFest will not take place in its traditional format in 2020. The street festival and arts market is officially canceled.
BUT, there’s good news, too!
The Scarecrows in the Square display is still on, as well as certain limited activities that can take place safely. Details below.
Scarecrows in the Square
Stroll through Glover Park in downtown Marietta this October to view the annual Scarecrows in the Square competition. Wander through at your leisure and take plenty of pictures!
Awards will be given for scarecrows in several categories. In past years, scarecrow sponsors have handed out treats at their exhibition or have hosted other kids activities.
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Kids & Pet Costume Contest
The contest is for handmade costumes — not rented ones! It is open to children age 14 and under.
It will be virtual this year. Once your homemade costume is complete, take a pic of your child or pet and submit it online HERE between October 5th and 25th.
Winners will be announced on Friday, October 30th and prizes will be mailed.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Also virtual this year!
Once your carving is complete, take a picture of it and submit it online HERE between October 5th – 25th.
Winners will be announced on Friday, October 30th and prizes will be mailed.
More info on all of these events here
Info below the line is from a previous year. We will update for 2021 when life may be more normal.
Marietta’s HarvestFest takes place on Saturday, October 19, 2019 in Glover Park on the Marietta Square. It is FREE to attend.
Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This festival is several separate events all rolled into one. HarvestFest includes:
- Scarecrows in the Square
- Halloween Happenings kid’s festival
- Touch-a-Truck
- Costume contest
- HarvestFest market
The HarvestFest Market
You’ll find exhibitors and local vendors showcasing and selling handmade crafts and goods.
Market hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Touch-A-Truck
Children always seem enjoy this event.
Many City of Marietta vehicles will be on display for a up-close experience. Kids can explore firetrucks, police cars, tractors, tow trucks, and many more!
Touch-A-Truck takes place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Halloween Happenings (kids festival)
This portion of HarvestFest is planned to be a safe and fun Halloween event for kids 12 and younger.
Costumes are encouraged — and you’ll definitely want to have a treat bag for trick-or-treating.
Kids can participate in carnival games, bounce on inflatables, and take part in other activities.
Halloween Happenings takes place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Costume contest
The contest is for handmade costumes — not rented ones!
If you want to participate, you should arrive at the Glover Park Stage by 1:30 to receive a contestant number.
Contest categories are:
- Overall Grand Prize Winner
- 1 year olds
- 2 year olds
- 3 year olds
- 4 year olds
- 5 year olds
- 6 year olds
- 7 and 8 year olds
- 9 and 10 year olds
- 11 and 12 year olds
- Pet costumes
- Group costumes (minimum of 2 contestants of any age)
Except for the overall grand prize, all categories will hand out first, second, and third place prizes — so there are many opportunities to win.
The costume contest judging begins at 2 p.m.
Pet costume contest begins at 3 p.m.
The Grand Prize Winner will be announced directly after the pet contest.
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