Harvest Moon Festival

Welcome to the 32nd Annual Harvest Moon Festival, slated for September 11-13, 2026. Our festival showcases a wonderful array of artists and crafters.  Join us and find one-of-a-kind art, pottery, woodcrafts, and more.  Don't forget the food line-up offered during our three-day event.  The food court offers delicious items ranging from pulled pork and oriental offerings to fresh-baked pie and other treats.   

Dates Art & Craft Vendors Food Court Vendors
Friday, September 11
9 am - 5 pm 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, September 12
9 am - 5 pm 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, September 13
10 am - 4 pm 10 am - 4 pm

While you enjoy the festival, we invite you to visit local businesses for our Harvest Days event from Thursday, September 10, through Sunday, September 13.  Businesses are offering special offers, discounts, and fall activities. 

The Harvest Moon Festival Vendor Application process is open.  Here's the process:

  1. Review the festival policies.
  2. Complete the application, ST-19, and Release and Hold Harmless forms.
  3. Submit the completed forms, along with photos and the $35.00 non-refundable jury fee, to: Ely Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, PO Box 357, Ely, MN 55731 or events@ely.org
  4. Payments may be submitted by check or money order.  For credit card payments, please call our office at 218-365-6123.

Returning vendors, please contact Kristen at  events@ely.org for application paperwork.

Festival Policies Art & Craft Application Food Court Application ST-19 Form Release & Hold Harmless Form SMS Policy