Klickitat County Harvest Festival

Food Vendor Information

We’re looking for delicious, crowd-pleasing food vendors to join us at the Klickitat County Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in downtown Goldendale, WA!

Food vendors will serve a key role in creating a festive, family-friendly atmosphere by offering tasty eats, drinks, and seasonal treats.

Each food vendor space includes:

• A 20x10 booth space

• Placement near high-traffic festival zones

• MUST LIST ITEMS you will be selling; you will not be able to sell outside of the items that are listed.

Vendors must:

• Be fully licensed and follow all health department and fire safety regulations

• Provide their own tent, equipment, signage, and food service setup

• Be prepared for all weather — this is a rain-or-shine event

• Supply proof of insurance and required food permits / food handlers cards. 

We encourage a variety of food options — from warm meals and street food to sweet treats and beverages. Local food trucks, mobile kitchens, and pop-up booths are welcome to apply!

This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Pop-Up Vendors & Nonprofits

Are a vibrant mix of local makers, small businesses, and community organizations! Pop-up vendors feature handmade goods, seasonal décor, art, clothing, baked treats, gifts, and more.

You'll also find nonprofit booths offering activities, resources, and opportunities to get involved in the causes that help strengthen our community.

Support local. Shop small. Connect with the heart of Klickitat County!

This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Join Us for Trunk-or-Treat! ?
Celebrate Halloween with us at the annual Trunk-or-Treat during the Klickitat County Harvest Festival — a safe, fun, and family-friendly evening for all ages!

Decorate your trunk and get creative! Hand out candy, toys, pencils, stickers, or other fun treats!

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Location: Main Street, Goldendale
Trunk Set-Up: 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Event Starts:3:00 PM Costumes encouraged! Bring the whole family and join us in making magical memories this fall.

Questions? Text Trisha Atchley at 541-993-8037

Klickitat County Harvest Festival Parade

Join us for the Klickitat County Harvest Festival Parade—a celebration of small-town spirit, fall fun, and community pride!

Location: Goldendale Primary School - LINE UP
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Start Time: 11:00 AM

Line Up: 10:00 AM

This festive, family-friendly parade features:
Decorated floats & classic cars
Costumed characters & local clubs
School bands, performers, & community groups
Halloween costumes & harvest themes
Candy tosses and community smiles

Whether you're walking, driving, riding, or waving from the sidewalk, the parade is a highlight of the Harvest Festival and a perfect kickoff to our Trunk-or-Treat celebration!

Want to participate?
Parade entries are open to businesses, schools, clubs, nonprofits, and families! Creative, safe, and festive entries encouraged.

? Join the 4-H Petting Zoo!

Come show off your animals and all the hard work your 4-H Club puts into caring for them at the Klickitat County Harvest Festival!

? Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
? Location: 205 S.Columbus Ave. Goldendale, WA 98620
⏰ Set-Up: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
? Open to the Public: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

We’re inviting local 4-H groups and animal handlers to participate in our hands-on Petting Zoo experience—an all-day opportunity to educate the community, connect with kids, and celebrate our agricultural roots!

? Goats, bunnies, sheep, poultry, and other friendly animals welcome!
? All animals must be healthy, clean, and attended by a handler at all times.
? Great opportunity for youth outreach and animal education!

Text Trisha Atchley at 541-993-8037 for any questions.

Let’s bring the barnyard to Main Street and celebrate the heart of 4-H!

Touch-A-Truck at the Klickitat County Harvest Festival
Let’s roll into fun with Touch-A-Truck—a hands-on, family-friendly experience where kids can explore, climb on, and learn about their favorite big rigs!

? Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
? Event Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
? Set-Up Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
? Location: 205 S. Columbus Ave. Goldendale WA 98620

 
?️ What to Expect:
Touch-A-Truck provides a safe and exciting opportunity for children to:
✅ Climb into cabs
✅ Honk horns (at designated times!)
✅ Ask questions
✅ Pose for photos
✅ Learn how trucks and equipment work—from the pros who use them!

Local businesses, utility providers, city departments, farmers, and equipment operators are invited to bring vehicles and gear to show off to curious young minds.

 
? Make it a full day of fun:
? Parade Line-Up: 10:00 PM
? Trunk-or-Treat: 3:00 PM

Let’s make this a wheel-turning, horn-honking, memory-making day! ?✨

Live Entertainment Application
Klickitat County Harvest Festival – October 18, 2025
? Goldendale, WA

We’re looking for performers, entertainers, and artists to take the stage at this year’s Klickitat County Harvest Festival! Whether you're a musician, dance group, magician, storyteller, or something totally unique—we’d love to showcase your talents in front of a fun, family-friendly crowd.

? Performance Opportunities Include:
Main Stage Live Music
Dance or Cultural Performances
Children's Entertainment (music, puppets, storytime, etc.)
Interactive Acts
Street Performers or Walk-Around Entertainment
 
? Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Performance Times: Between 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: Main Stage area on the Courthouse Lawn
Stage, electricity, and sound support may be available depending on act requirements.
 
? Performer Guidelines:
All performances must be family-friendly and suitable for all ages.
Performers are encouraged to bring signage, merch, or tip jars if desired.
Set-up and take-down times must be coordinated with the festival schedule.
This is a community-focused event—volunteer or promotional acts are welcome, and limited stipends may be available for select performers.
 
? Ready to share your talents?
Apply now and be part of one of the most anticipated fall events in the Gorge!

For questions text Trisha Atchley at 541-993-8037.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Each team will race a homemade “coffin” down a designated course.
Teams consist of 5 members: 1 rider (“the ghost”) and 4 pushers/pullers.
This is a family-friendly event. Creativity and costumes are encouraged!
Before the races begin, teams will participate in a mini parade down S. Klickitat AVE. This spooky showcase lets spectators see the decorated coffins and costumed racers up close. It’s all about fun, flair, and festival spirit!