The Harvest Festival is a harvest festival conducted in the west of the United States sponsored by Western Exhibitors.
The annual Harvest Festival, usually running from September to late November, takes place in multiple locations throughout California and Nevada. In addition to arts and crafts, the festival features music ranging from jazz to doo wop to holiday tunes. Also featured are specialty foods and kids entertainment.
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