18th Annual Harvest Home Festival & 5K
Presented by Clinical Financial Resource, Inc.
Sunday, November 3, 2024 | 11am-3pm
37 Wheeler Road, North Grafton, MA, 01536
Join Community Harvest Project to celebrate the end of another successful season providing more than 250,000 pounds of healthy produce for hunger relief! The annual Harvest Home Festival & 5K features a 5K race and kids fun run, kids activities, bouncy house, online auction and raffle, food and drink, live music, beer trailer, apple tastings, local vendors, pumpkin trebuchets, apple cannons, hayrides for all ages, and more – fun for everyone!
Admission is $10 ($50 family cap). Kids under 5 are free. All 5K runners receive free admission to the festival. Cash, credit, debit, or Venmo accepted.
Schedule of Events
10:15 am – 5K Registration & Check-In
11:00 – 5K Begins & Festival Opens
11:15 – Kids Fun Run
12:00 pm – Live Music Featuring The Big-League Collective
12:30 – Pumpkin trebuchets, apple cannons, and hay wagon rides start
11 am – 3 pm
- Food & Beverages Available for Purchase
- Beer Trailer
- Lawn Games
- Bounce house, giant leaf pile, building blocks & more kids activities!
- Apple Tastings of multiple varieties
- Local vendors including Angel Hair Alpacas
- Adoption event with Safe With Us Animal Rescue
- Online Auction & In-Person Raffle
- CHP Merchandise Tent with newly released items!
- Guided Hikes with Grafton Land Trust
- And more!
Check back regularly for new vendors and activities!
Sign up for the 5K!
Festival admission is included with your 5K registration fee!
- Before September 25th $25
- September 26th – October 16th $30
- October 17th – November 4th $35
- Day of $40
- Kids (18 and under) $15 pre registration, $20 day of
Race starts and finishes at the Community Harvest Barn and will take place around the 14 acres of farm fields on Wheeler and N Brigham Hill Roads. Be aware that the farm fields have uneven terrain, and may have muddy areas depending on the weather. Kids Fun Run will begin around 11:15am, directly after the 5K race kick-off, and will feature a vegetable mascot to encourage the kids!
The event will take place at 37 Wheeler Road North Grafton, MA. All proceeds support Community Harvest Project’s mission to engage and educate volunteers to grow fruits and vegetables for hunger relief. Your attendance and donations will support your neighbors experiencing hunger.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Harvest Sponsor
Squash Sponsors
Planting Partners
Seed Supporters
Farm Neighbors
J.F Cove Insurance Agency, Inc.
GET INVOLVED
HOW CAN I HELP?
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
We’re excited to invite you to partner with us for the 18th Annual Harvest Home Festival & 5K. This festival is more than just our largest fundraiser—it’s a day of community celebration and an investment in a healthier, more resilient community.
See our list of sponsorship benefits here, and contact Development Manager Meghan Person at meghan@community-harvest.org with any questions.
Interested in becoming a vendor?
Back this year, we will be hosting a small group of local vendors! You can showcase your local creations, connect with neighbors, and support a great cause! We will have a juried selection of vendors and prioritize local farms, small businesses, and artisans that align with our mission to support hunger relief. Make a difference while promoting your products!
Fill out the vendor agreement by October 11th to be considered for a vendor space. Please note, space is limited and completion of agreement does not guarantee a space. Our Development Manager, Meghan Person will reach out via email with payment options for vendors who are selected.