Harvest Moon Festival

Welcome to the 31st Annual Harvest Moon Festival slated for September 5-7, 2025. 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.   

Festival Dates/Hours

Friday, September 5th - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, September 6th - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, September 7th - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

While you enjoy the festival, we invite you to visit local businesses for our Harvest Days event from Thursday, September 5, through Sunday, September 8.  Businesses are offering special offers, discounts, and fall activities.  

CALL FOR ART, CRAFT & FOOD COURT EXHIBITORS - You are invited to apply for our 2025 Festival.

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 Chamber of Commerce, 1600 E. Sheridan St, 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.

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

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