October 6, 2021
CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles
Communications Manager
lwiles@mariettaga.gov
770.794.5509
MARIETTA – Mark your calendars to attend the City of Marietta's 44th Annual HarvestFest on the Historic Marietta Square on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 9am – 5pm.
Sponsored by Marietta’s Parks and Recreation Department, this annual festival full of activities for all ages. It includes Halloween Happenings from 1pm-5pm which is an event for children ages 12 and younger and includes carnival games, kid-friendly activities, and a costume contest for pets and children ages 12 and under. Costume contestants should arrive to the stage by 1:30pm to receive their contestant number.
The Harvest Square Festival will have exhibits including painting, pottery, woodworking, jewelry and many other types of crafts. Admission is free, and there will be games and activities for the entire family.
Schedule of Events:
• 9am – 5pm - HarvestFest Arts & Crafts
• 10am – 2pm – Kids’ Touch a Truck
• 12pm – 12:30pm Inaugural Pie Eating Contest!!!
• 1pm – 5pm – Halloween Happenings
• 1:45pm – Scarecrows on the Square winners announced
• 2:00pm – Children’s Costume Contest begins
• 3:00pm – Pet Costume Contest begins