Harvest Festival

Schedule

Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504 | Grand Rapids, MI

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Walk-in ticket purchases welcome on the day of the festival! Save 20% when you pre-register online at least 4 people ahead of the festival. Online tickets available until 9:00 am the day of the festival. After this, all ticket sales must be handled at the door on the day of the festival and no discounts will be applicable. Please consider bringing a credit card for faster check-in and payment.
Enjoy the splendor of autumn at Blandford's annual fall fundraiser! Bring the whole family to enjoy a day of music, crafts, games, fresh-pressed apple cider samples, candle dipping, rope making, wildlife presentations, photo ops, and a special animal guest - all included in the cost of a ticket! The Log Cabin. Blacksmith Shop, Schoolhouse and the Animal Barn at the Farm will be open for demonstrations. Food for purchase will include a food truck and a concessions tent from the Blandford School students. For an additional cost, you can make a scarecrow for your own yard (*Tickets for scarecrows sold separately at the event, supplies limited and available until sold out. Scarecrows are a fundraiser for our neighbor, GRPS's Blandford School.)
Parking and check-in will be available in two locations: in front of the Visitor Center at 1715 Hillburn Ave NW and in front of the farmyard at the Blandford Farm at 3145 Milo St NW. Registrants will receive a wristband and can enjoy the 10-minute stroll between both sites to enjoy activities at both locations.
Wildlife Presentations will take place at 11am and 1pm in the Auditorium.
Cost:
Adult/Child Member: $10
Adult/Child Non-Member: $15
2 and Under: Free
**20% Discount when you pre-register 4 or more paying participants at the same time, online, before 8 am on the day of the festival. Use discount code HARVEST2026 when checking out. This offer is only available for pre-purchased tickets and will not be available in person at the festival.**
Note: This program is intended for all ages, including children and adults. Pre-registration is strongly suggested, but walk-ins are welcome. Online regsistration closes at 8 am the day of the program, so only walk-in purchases are available after that time. The Festival takes place mostly outdoors, rain or shine, so please come dressed for the weather. In the event of severe weather, the Festival may be cancelled, and registrants will be notified of their refund options.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Tickets for this fundraising event are non-refundable once purchased. In the event of severe weather, the event may be canceled by BNC and you will be notified of your refund options.
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1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

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