Harvest Festival

Don't miss out on a day filled with community spirit, delicious food, live music, and fall fun. Bring your friends and family and celebrate the 20th Annual Harvest Festival! 

• Champagne 5K Fun Run/Walk: Kick off your day with some bubbles! The Champagne 5K starts at 9 a.m., with packet pickup at 8 a.m. Enjoy a scenic run along South Shore and celebrate at the finish line with a glass of champagne (21+). Register here.
• Outdoor Vendor Market & Farmers Market: From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., explore a variety of vendors and local produce on Main Avenue. Apply to be a vendor here.
• Hayrides: Embrace the fall vibes with hayrides from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at South Shore Drive & Main Avenue.
• Salsa Contest: Think you’ve got the best salsa recipe? Registration and check-in are from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., with public tasting from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. Winners announced at 2 p.m. Pre-register here .
• Wine, Beer & Spirits Sampling: From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., sip and savor a variety of drinks along Main Avenue.
• Grape Stomp Competition: Channel your inner Lucy and join the Grape Stomp Competition from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. outside the Chamber Office. Pre-register here (you must have a Harvest Festival supporter pass to participate)
• Live Music: Enjoy live performances throughout the day!
  • 4th Street & Main Avenue Main Stage: Gen X Jukebox from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • 5th Street & Main Avenue Stage (The Dock): Last Minute Combo from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by Nova Jazz from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Food Trucks & More: Dive into delicious eats from various food trucks, enjoy hayrides, and more!

Competitions & Contests:

• Pole Decorating Contest: Businesses and organizations, show off your creativity! Sign up here .
• Grape Stomp Competition: Ready to stomp? Pre-register here .
• Salsa Contest: Think you have the best salsa in town? Pre-register here .

Cornerstone Sponsors:

A huge thank you to our cornerstone sponsors: Clear Lake Bank & Trust, CL Tel, MBT, Larson’s Mercantile, First Gabrielson Agency, Rookies, Sevens, and TAP'd. Your support makes this event possible!

Tasting Locations and menus:
3 Drunk Brothers (Nash & Ivy, 14 N 8th St.)
Ardon Creek (Wilcox Furniture, 418 Main Ave.)
Avion Azul (Main Ave. & City Park)
Brickyard Wines (Larson's Mercantile, 323 Main Ave.)
Fireside Winery (Elly's Lounge (outside), 12 South Shore Dr.)
Jennings Winery (Gyro Place, 300 Main Ave.)
Lake Time Brewery (Lake Time Brewery, 801 Main Ave.)
Lucky Wife Wine Slushies  (NE corner City Park)
​Madison County Winery (Unique Boutique, 415 Main Ave.)
Mahaska Bottling (Clear Lake Chamber, 205 Main Ave.)
Soldier Creek Winery  (Clear Lake Bank & Trust, 322 Main Ave.)
​StoneCliff Winery  (Charlie's Soda Fountain, 401 Main Ave.)
United Beverage (Lady of the Lake)
Thunder Creek Winery (311 Main Ave.)
​Winneshiek Wildberry Winery (Pretzelmaker (coming soon!), 18 N 3rd St.)