About This Festival

The Eminence Harvest Festival is a one-day community event held on September 20, 2025, at Eminence Community Schools in Morgan County, Indiana, celebrating the local harvest season and community spirit in a rural, farmland setting. The festival offers free admission and parking and is handicapped accessible.

The event atmosphere is festive and family-friendly, surrounded by picturesque farmland and a close-knit community vibe. It brings together locals and visitors for a day of enjoyment through various activities, emphasizing agriculture, local crafts, food, and fun for all ages.

Activities and features at the festival include:

  • Craft and food vendor booths showcasing local products
  • A car and tractor show highlighting classic and agricultural vehicles
  • A parade celebrating community pride and harvest traditions
  • A bounce house providing entertainment for children
  • Tractor pulls, which are contests of strength and skill involving tractors
  • A 5K race (noted as part of the day’s events)
  • Additional community gatherings such as a Bingo event preceding the festival and a church service the next day tied to the festival weekend

The event runs roughly from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, primarily on the grounds of Eminence Community Schools and at a local fire barn facility.

While specific times for each activity aren’t fully detailed, the structure generally follows a daytime schedule with continuous access to vendor booths, vehicle shows, and scheduled events such as the parade and tractor pulls.

Historically, the Eminence Harvest Festival serves as an annual celebration marking the end of the harvest season and aims to strengthen local community ties. It is deeply rooted in Morgan County’s agricultural heritage and small-town culture, providing a platform for community members to showcase their crafts, celebrate farming traditions, and enjoy social activities together.

In sum, attendees can expect an enjoyable fall day filled with diverse attractions including crafts, food, vehicles, parade, children’s activities, and agricultural contests amidst the scenic rural landscape of Eminence. The festival fosters community spirit and honors the harvest season through family-centered entertainment and local traditions.