WINDSOR MATTERS
Return to Parade Route, Schedule Announced for 2024 Windsor Harvest Festival
Can you believe it? Labor Day weekend is almost here, which means the 102nd Windsor Harvest Festival is right around the corner! This year, the Town of Windsor and the Windsor Harvest Festival are announcing a return to the original parade route.
The route begins at the intersection of 1st St. and Walnut St. and travels west on Walnut St. to 7th St. The parade will then turn south onto 7th St., ending at Eastman Park.
The full parade route will be closed starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 2 to accommodate the parade. Vehicles parked along the parade route will need to be relocated starting at 7 a.m. until the parade has ended. Motorists planning to travel through the affected areas will need to use alternate routes during the parade window. The parade will begin promptly at 9 a.m. and run until all participants have completed the route.
A wide variety of activities will be offered all weekend, with hot air balloon launches, the Cruise-In
Car Show, a Farmer's Market, Doggie Dip, vendors in Main Park and so much more.
Learn more about the Harvest Festival on the following page of this newsletter or visit windsorharvestfest.com for the latest details and a full schedule.
Saturday, Aug. 31 - Monday, Sept. 2
Saturday, August 31
Hot Air Balloon Launch
6:30 a.m.-8 a.m. | Eastman Park
Several hot air balloons take to the sky, weather permitting.
Farmers Market
8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Boardwalk Park
Fresh produce and unique products will be available for purchase.
Pancake Breakfast
7 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Windsor Community Recreation Center
$8 per plate; All proceeds go to Windsor Community Playhouse
Vendor Booths
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Main Park
The Windsor Harvest Festival kicks off its 102nd year over Labor Day weekend. The festival starts Saturday, Aug. 31 and runs through Monday, Sept. 2. Activities take place at various locations including Boardwalk Park, Eastman Park and Main Park.
Weather permitting, attendees can expect morning hot-air balloon launches at Eastman Park, a Saturday night fireworks display at Boardwalk Park, over 200 vendor booths on Sunday and Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Main Park, and so much more!
Between the live music, farmers market, pancake breakfast, games for kids, Windsor Cruise-In Car Show, and grand parade, there's plenty of things to do in Windsor to keep the fun going all weekend long.
Windsor Cruise-In Car Show
Noon - 3 p.m. | Eastman Park
Fuel your inner classic car junkie at the annual car show.
Concert and Street Dance
6 p.m.-9 p.m. | Boardwalk Park
Jam out to live music by Last Men on Earth with special guest Emma Marie Band.
Windsor Harvest Festival Fireworks
9:05 p.m.-9:20 p.m. | Boardwalk Park
Join us at Windsor Lake for a spectacular fireworks display.
Sunday, September 1
Hot Air Balloon Launch
6:30 a.m.-8 a.m. | Eastman Park
Several hot air balloons take to the sky, weather permitting.
Enjoy over 200 vendor booths; including Arts & Crafts, Commercial & Food, and Kid's amusement Rides & Games.
Doggie Dip
10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Chimney Park Pool
Treat your dog to a nice swim in the pool! Pre-registration required.
Monday, September 2
Harvest Festival Parade
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Come early, bring a lawn chair, claim your spot along the route and enjoy the parade. The parade route returns to Walnut St. and 7th St., ending at Eastman Park Dr.
Vendor Booths
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Main Park
Enjoy over 200 vendor booths; including Arts & Crafts, Commercial & Food, and Kid's amusement Rides & Games.
