Harvest Homecoming begins week of fall festivities in New Albany

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A popular fall festival in southern Indiana has started its week of fall festivities.

The event kicked off this weekend with its annual parade on Saturday, Oct. 1. in Downtown New Albany, where the festival is held every year.

The parade included "over-the-top floats," vintage cars and bands. The parade started at New Albany High School and traveled down Vincennes Street, right onto Spring Street and ended on Bank Street.

The Harvest Hike and Bicycle Tour were also held on Saturday. The Bicycle Tour was held at Lanesville Heritage Park, while the Harvest Homecoming Hike happened at the Campbell-Woodland Nature Trail on Budd Road, with The Nature Conservancy.

Other activities included Sunday's Pumpkin Decorating Contest and a kid's dog show on Monday. Festival rides start on Tuesday, Oct. 4. There will also be various shows and live music performances at the Samtec Cares Stage on East Market and State streets.

Booth days, which include vendors, crafts and popular foods, start on Thursday, Oct. 6 and run through the weekend, ending on Sunday, Oct. 9.

The festival is free and family-friendly.

Below is a list of other events happening over the next week:

Friday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. - New Albany Parks Bonfire & Movie in the Park at Bicknell Park on Silver Street.
Saturday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. - New Albany Track Club Harvest Homecoming Kids Run behind the Carnegie Center on Bank Street and East Spring Street.
Saturday, Oct. 1 at 2:30 p.m. - Harvest Homecoming opening ceremonies at the orange bleachers on East 8th Street and East Spring Street.
Saturday, Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. - Blind Draw Cornhole Tournament at Knights of Columbus on East Main Street.
Sunday, Oct. 2 from 2-4 p.m. - Pumpkin Decorating Contest at City Square Farmers Market on East Market Street.
Monday, Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. - Kids' Dog Show for kids ages 3-13 years old at the New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater on East Water Street.
Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. - Providence Diversicare Senior Bingo at Providence Diversicare on Charlestown Road.
Thursday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 7 at 10 p.m. - The Haunting @ The Grand Theatre on East Market Street.
Friday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. - Friday Family Movie Night on the Riverfront at the New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater on East Water Street.
Friday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. - Blind Draw Cornhole Tournament at Knights of Columbus on East Main Street.
Saturday, Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. - New Albany Farmers Market on East Market Street.
Saturday, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Harvest Homecoming Car and Bike Show at the New Albany Riverfront on East Water Street.
Saturday, Oct. 8 at 9:15 a.m. - Baby Crawl at the Samtec Cares Stage on East Market and State streets.
Saturday, Oct. 8 at 9:15 a.m. - Big Wheel Race at the Samtec Cares Stage on East Market and State streets.
Saturday, Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. - Children's Tractor Pull at the Samtec Cares Stage on East Market and State streets.
Saturday, Oct. 8 at 11:30 a.m. - Costume contest at the Samtec Cares Stage on East Market and State streets.
Saturday, Oct. 8 at 12 p.m. - Home Decorating Contest for Floyd County residents.
Saturday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. - Little Miss/Little Mister Pageant at the First Financial Stage on Market and State streets.
Saturday, Oct. 8 from 1-3 p.m. - Kids' Day in the Park at Bicentennial Park on East Spring and Pearl streets.
Saturday, Oct. 8 from 5-11 p.m. - Saturday Night on the Riverfront at the New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater on East Water Street.
Saturday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. through Sunday, Oct. 9 at 1 a.m. - The Haunting @ The Grand Theatre on East Market Street.
Sunday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Inclusion Time in Downtown New Albany.
Sunday, Oct. 9 at 4:30 p.m. - Closing announcements at the Information Booth.