The Harvest Festival began in 2021, organized by the Rosthern Agricultural Society.  
In 2024, with Town Council approval, leadership of this community event was passed over to the Town of Rosthern Recreation Department and is hosted in partnership with our local Sport, Culture and Recreation Organizations, Service Agencies and Business Community. It is slated to take place annually, on the third weekend of September.  Traditionally the festival includes a parade, market, car show, Slo Pitch Tournament, family friendly games & activities, a variety of food options and beer gardens, and fireworks display.    

We are always looking for new ideas and volunteers!  If you want get involved, please contact recreation@rosthern.com!

2025 Harvest Festival 

Applications & Registration

PARADE FLOAT REGISTRATION

Applications are now being accepted for the Lion's Harvest Festival Parade, organized by the Rosthern Lion's Club and the Rosthern & District Chamber of Commerce.

Please fill in an Lion's Harvest Festival Parade Form Here

Parade rules, categories and the route are included on the application form. Completed application forms can be sent to rosthernchamber@gmail.com.

Questions? Call/Text Kevin, 306232-7532 or Josie, 306-371-7585 or email rosthernchamber@gmail.com 

 STREET MARKET VENDOR APPLICATIONS

The Rosthern Farmer's Market is now accepting Vendor Applications for the 2025 Harvest Festival Street Market!

The Street Market will be set up on the 1000 block of 6th Street (or better known as Main Street!) on Saturday, September 20th from 12:00 - 5:00 pm. 

Street Market Vendor Fee - $20.00

Please contact rosthernfarmersmarket@gmail.com to confirm vendor availability prior to forwarding payment. 

Fill in a Street Market Vendor Registration Form here! 

    *Photo from the 2024 Harvest Festival Street Market

*NEW THIS YEAR*

Hot Dog Eating Contest

Do you think you have what it takes to be named the Harvest Festival Hot Dog Eating Champion?!

Register by texting or calling 306-349-4529.

Contest Rules:

• $10/Person Entry Fee
• Participants must be 18 and over
• Waivers must be signed by all participants
• Cash for First Prize

Tug'O'War

Grab you friends and family members and join in on this classic challenge! 

Register by texting or calling 306-349-4529.

Harvest Festival Organizing Partners

• Rosthern Agricultural Society (Gymkhana & Petting Zoo)
• Rosthern & District Farmer's Market (Street Market, Craft Show & Old Time Dance)
• Rosthern Lion's Club (Parade Coordination, Centennial Park Rides & other activities)
• Rosthern & District Chamber of Commerce (Parade Coordination & Judging)
• Station Arts Centre (Music Coordination-Concert & 6th Street)
• Station Arts Centre Board (Beverage Gardens)
• Good Neighbors Food Centre (Lunch Fundraiser)
• Tina Holmen (Slo Pitch Tournament Coordinator)
• Para-Dice-Grill (Pancake Breakfast)
• Rosthern Museum & Mennonite Interpretive Centre (Quilt Show & Tours)
• Rosthern Fire & Rescue (Fire Truck, Fire & Rescue Supper & Fireworks Supervision)
• Rosthern Library (Book Sale)
• Valley Action Abilities (Chili Cookoff, Live Music & Inflatables)
• Friesen's Bigway (Lunch Fundraiser)
• MY-T Bobcatting & Concrete and HuntingHamm Excavating (Treasure Dig)
• Josie LaChance - Harvest Festival logo design & marketing assistance
• The Doering Family - Hot Dog Eating Contest, Tug'O'War, Candy Guess, Fish Pond
• Chris Dennis (Fireworks Supervisor)