Phelan Garden's Backyard Harvest Fest 2026
About this Event
Harvest Fest 2026
September 18–20 | Phelan Gardens
Celebrate the start of fall with a full weekend of plants, savings, classes, local partners, family-friendly activities and seasonal fun!
Fall is one of the best times to plant in Colorado. Cooler temperatures allow trees, shrubs and perennials to establish roots before winter, and Harvest Fest is the perfect time to get started.
Save 30% on Hardy Landscape Plants All Weekend
Shop trees, shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses, vines and more at 30% off. Watch for even deeper discounts on select items throughout the nursery!
Our team will be available to help you find the right plants for your space and share practical advice for successful fall planting.
Classes and Workshops
- Create Nature’s Fall Wreath | Class Full
- Butterfly Pinning with Andrew Cronk | Saturday at 3:00 PM
- Fall Porch Pot Workshop | Saturday, 1:30–2:30 PM & Sunday at 11:00 AM | Class Full
Some workshops require advance registration and an additional fee.
Garden Experts and Partners
- Wild Birds Unlimited | Friday–Sunday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Master Gardeners | Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Botanical Interests: Cover Crop Tips & Tricks | Saturday, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Arkansas Valley Seed: Fawn Lawn Seeding Tips & Tricks | Sunday, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Golden Pumpkin Hunt
Each day, a golden pumpkin will be hidden somewhere on the Phelan Gardens property. Find it and bring it to a cashier to claim a prize!
Free Demonstrations
Friday
- Iris Dividing | 1:00 PM
- Perennial Planting | 2:00 PM
- Garlic Planting | 3:00 PM
Saturday
- Tree & Shrub Planting | 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
- Iris Dividing | 12:00 PM
- Perennial Planting | 2:00 PM
Sunday
- Perennial Planting | 12:00 PM
- Tree & Shrub Planting | 1:00 PM
Family-Friendly Fall Fun
- Fall scavenger hunt
- Pinecone bird feeder
- Pinwheel crafts
- Staff-decorated scarecrow competition
Food and Drinks
- Ruby’s Brew Bus | Friday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
- BLK Skillet Food Truck | Saturday, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
- 4th Avenue Crepes | Sunday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Admission to Harvest Fest is free. Select classes require advance registration and an additional ticket.
Where is it happening?
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