Saturday, October 4th
10 am - 4 pm
54 years of celebrating Southern Oregon community, the delicious harvest bounty and stunning Rogue Valley autumn. Featuring a HUGE farmer & artisan market, lots of live music by local musicians, loads of free family fun, and a feast of yummy food from food trucks & local restaurants.
Join us!
Welcome to Southern Oregon's longest-running harvest celebration!
For 54 years, the Talent Harvest Festival has been the heart of our community's fall tradition. What started in 1971 as a simple celebration of our agricultural heritage has blossomed into a premier Jackson County community gathering, bringing together thousands of neighbors, friends, and visitors to celebrate the bounty of our beautiful Rogue Valley.
After a challenging two-year pause due to the Almeda Wildfire and pandemic, our community's overwhelming enthusiasm for the festival's 2022 return proved just how much this event means to all of us. With 6,000 people flooding downtown Talent that year, we knew we were back stronger than ever!
This year promises to be our biggest and best yet, with over 8,000 expected visitors from across Southern Oregon and Northern California. Come experience
150+ local vendors showcasing everything from fresh harvest produce to handcrafted artisan goods.
The 1st annual ‘Wheely’ Fun Parade co-produced with Talent Maker City, Flywheely Bicycles, & Lost Talent.
The Talent Harvest Festival 10K, 5K & 1 mile race produced by Southern Oregon Runners.
Live music filling multiple stages.
Multiple beer gardens at local restaurants.
Hands-on fun with seasonal local produce.
Loads of family activities provided by 30+ local organizations.
Best of all? Admission is completely FREE, ensuring everyone can join in the celebration of our resilient community and rich agricultural traditions.
Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to fall in love with Talent all over again!
Parade registration open on 8/15
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Parade registration open on 8/15 〰️
‘Wheely’ Fun Parade!
1st Annual
What is a ‘Wheely’ Fun Parade?
The Wheely Fun Parade is a celebration of ALL forms of human-powered transportation! This isn't just a traditional bike parade - we welcome bikes, wheelchairs, skateboards, e-bikes, strollers, kinetic sculptures, scooters, roller skates, and any vehicle that's not gas-powered.
We encourage fun costumes, decorated rides, and maximum creativity! The more playful, quirky, and imaginative your entry, the better. Group entries are welcome, so families, friend groups, and community organizations can roll together in themed glory. This parade celebrates Talent as an artistic, walkable/bike-able, family-oriented community!
How can I participate?
Participating is easy! Simply register on our website to secure your spot in the parade. (Parade registration opens on 8/15.) The 0.6-mile route starts at Chuck Roberts Park on Talent Ave and ends at Valley View Promenade in front of Talent Maker City.
Entry Fees:
Adults (19+): $10
Kids and teens (18 & under): FREE
Entering as a group or family? That’s fine! One registration form can accommodate a group.
Getting Ready: Craft your costumes and bike decorations at home or join the FREE prep workshops at Talent Maker City the week before the festival! These workshops include:
Bike tune-ups to get your ride street-ready
Decoration workshops using compostable and recyclable materials that align with our community's sustainability values
Parade Day Support: Our community partners have you covered! Flywheel Bicycles will provide safety checks and a water station at the lineup location, while Lost Talent is providing parade volunteers.
What’s the time & place?
Parade Day: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Line up Time: 9:30 am
Line up Location: Chuck Roberts Park, Talent, OR 97540
Parade Start time: 10 am
Parade Route: .6 mi. on Talent Ave; from Chuck Roberts Park to Valley View Promenade.
Parade End Location: Talent Maker City. 109 Talent Ave. Talent, OR 97540
Are there prizes?
Yes! The top 3 entries will win amazing prizes in the following categories:
Wheely Harvesty - for the costume and/or decor that is harvest-inspired to the max.
Wheely Creative - The name says it all; the challenge is to get creative!
Wheely Colorful - Monochromatic, all the colors of the rainbow, sparkles, the choice is yours.
Stay tuned for the prize announcement on 8/15!
Have your costume and decorations for your ride ready early? Share them on Instagram (@talentharvestfestival) or Facebook (Talent Harvest Festival) and be sure to tag the Talent Harvest Festival! Let’s get some friendly creative competition rolling early!
Calling VOLUNTEERS!
Make the Harvest Festival magic happen!
With all this fun, we expect thousands of folks to visit Talent for this beloved event...and we need loads of volunteers to help make this community event shine - including yours!
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS AND JOBS
6:30 am - 10 am: Set up, Parking, & Traffic Direction
9 am - 1 pm: Info Table, Parade Support, Music Stage Support, & Parking
12:30 pm - 4 pm: Info Table, Music Stage Support, & Parking
9 am - 1 pm: Tear Down, Parking, & Traffic Direction
Questions about age and ability help us to match you to the job best-suited to you based on your selections.
As a volunteer, you receive:
A special Talent Harvest Festival T-shirt
A volunteer meal by a local restaurant
Snacks!
Important Dates:
7/14: Volunteer sign up open
9/1: Volunteer sign up closes
9/5: Volunteer email sent out with all shifts & times confirmed.
9/28 (12 - 4 pm) OR 9/29 (4 - 7 pm): Volunteer 'Pre-Check' at the Talent Community Center. Come in early to grab your t-shirt, receive a quick debrief about your job, & answer any final questions you may have.
10/4: Talent Harvest Festival!
Vendor applications are OPEN!
Apply by Friday, August 29th
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Apply by Friday, August 29th 〰️
Contact us.
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Ana Byers
(541) 517-3925anabyers@anabyersconsulting.com
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Vendor applications are open! Click HERE to apply.
2025 Talent Harvest Festival Application Process
Before the Vendor Application Deadline (Friday, August 29th, 2025 @ 4:30 pm PST):
Complete the appropriate sections of this application and click the 'submit' button.
You will receive notification when your application is submitted.
Pay your application fee (see fee chart below) to the City of Talent by check or credit card. Your application is not considered complete until your application fee has been received.
You will receive notification when your application fee is received.
On Monday, September 1st, by 4:30 pm: You will receive your application approval or denial notice.
Approval notice: Vendor booth locations, event map, arrival times, set up times, parking, etc will be emailed to you no later than Monday, September 8 @ 6 pm.
Denial notice: Your vendor fee will be refunded to you no later than Monday, October 6, 2025 via a mailed check.
This is a juried event. Priority is given to:
Farm stands.
Commercial vendors who make their own wares, generate original artwork or incorporate original artwork into wares, up-cycle/reuse/recycle materials, craft their wares using artisanal processes.
Food vendors who make shelf-stable or ready-to-eat food products from scratch.
Organizations that offer free community engagement activities. Just tabling is not permitted.
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We’re seeking talented performers like musicians, dancers, & puppet shows, etc for multiple Talent Harvest Festival stages! With 8,000+ attendees, the stage buzzes with music and joy, keeping the community dancing, laughing, and celebrating the harvest and Rogue Valley autumn.
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Volunteer at the Talent Harvest Festival! Join 8,000+ celebrating Southern Oregon’s harvest and culture. Volunteers get a free t-shirt, a tasty meal from local eateries, and unlimited festival snacks. Help make the valley’s favorite autumn event unforgettable!
Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Application deadline: September 8, 2025.
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Alex Campbell, City of Talent City Manger.
Darby Ayers-Flook, City of Talent Mayor
Ana Byers, Talent Harvest Festival Producer