It’s October, so this month we are all about Harvest Festival!!
We have been working very hard the last few months to plan a fun event for the community to enjoy! The festival is on October 17th, 2026 in Downtown Donalsonville. The event will begin as usual with the Rejoice Run & Mom’s Mile at 8 am, followed by the parade at 11 am, and immediately following the parade will be the National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, a special performance by the SCCA Twirlers, Persnickety Studios, and then our featured performer is Dylan Kelley.
This year’s event will have the same look as last year! Wiley Avenue (between First and Second Streets) will feature a wide variety of children’s activities and games. West Second Street will be lined with arts & crafts vendors, offering unique handmade goods and local artistry. Food vendors will be conveniently located in the parking lot between the Post Office and Three Notch, making it easy to grab a bite and stay close to the action. And yes —all of our live entertainment will be happening at the gazebo in City Park! The park will once again be a central gathering spot full of music and community spirit!
***Also, don’t forget to check out all the local downtown businesses who will be open during the Harvest Festival as well! Harvest Festival T-shirts featuring a photo of a beautiful Seminole County cotton harvest are available for $15. We have plenty of Arts & Crafts vendors, as well as a variety of children’s activities and games, face painting, and lots of good food for everyone to enjoy! We hope to see you on October 17th at the Harvest Festival!!
A pre-Harvest Festival tradition happening on October 15th is the recipe contest sponsored by Greg & Stephanie Mims, Seminole Co. Young Farmers, & UGA Extension office. The recipe contest will be held at the UGA Extension office. Rules and entry forms can be picked up at the Chamber! Also happening Harvest Festival week is the 2026 Farm Tour, on Thursday October 15th at the Ag Barn! This is always a fun event to attend each year, so make plans to check it out!
As you can see in the next pages of the newsletter, there are a LOT of community events going on this Fall, so be sure to check them out! Also, we are excited to be launching a new perk for our members, celebrating a Chamber member each month with our new Member of the Month campaign! As always, if you have any questions regarding the Chamber or any events, or would like to volunteer in any way, feel free to reach out!
Last modified: September 30, 2026
