FAQs
When is the Pound Ridge Harvest Festival
October 7, 2023
Where is the festival located?
Pound Ridge Town Park – Westchester Avenue Pound Ridge, NY 10576
What are the festival hours?
Event starts at 1:00pm, last call for beer and wine sales is 5:00pm, last bus departs the park at 6:30pm
Where can I park?
Event parking will be at the Pound Ridge Elementary School at a fee of $30 per car in advance and $35 on the day of the event – credit cards please. You will take a 5-minute shuttle bus from the elementary school to Pound Ridge Park. On-Site VIP parking is available with the purchase of VIP tickets. You may pre-purchase a parking pass in advance. Please note that parking may sell out on the day of the event.
No parking is allowed on any street surrounding the event
Vehicles in violation are subject to being ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense
Is there ADA parking?
ADA parking is available on the day of the event at the Town Park. The individual to whom the “tags” are registered to must be present and attending the event. The parking fee is $35 and available on a first come first served basis.
What times are the Artists Performing?
Live Music will begin at 1:00pm with our opening acts/the winners of the Pound Ridge Proud Day Battle of the Bands – Freedom Rockets & Guard Hill. Our headliner, GALACTIC, will begin at approximately 4:00pm.
What is the Ticket System?
Everything on sale at the festival can be purchased with Tickets. You must purchase tickets in order to purchase food, beverage, alcohol and kids’ rides & activities. One ticket = One Dollar. You may purchase tickets on-site or in advance (we’ll announce special offers through our social media.) You can pick up your tickets at one of the festival ticket booths.
Will the Festival go on if it’s raining?
Harvest Festival will happen if there is light rain but pay attention to our website and social media accounts if it is raining or there is rain in the forecast. We will make every effort to update everyone.
Is there food and beverage at the festival?
There will be food trucks, local food vendors, craft beer, wine, and hard seltzers at the festival. (Please note, last call for alcoholic beverages is 5:00pm.) The kids’ area will have a rootbeer garden and kid-friendly treats as well.
Will seating be provided?
There is limited seating available in the food court area. There is seating available for VIP ticket holders in a VIP tent next to the stage, this is a 21 and over area, no exceptions.
Who can enter the VIP tent? The VIP tent is for adults, 21 and older only. Please don’t make us enforce the rule - we’ll all feel bad about it but we’ll do it. You may purchase a ticket in advance for any adult over the age of 21, with and without parking.
What sustainability measures are there at the event? Our organizer, Pound Ridge Partnership, is committed to taking steps to actively reduce the impact our event has on the planet. Over the years Harvest Festival has taken steps towards sustainability, such as our recycling partnership with MeCycle, our replacement of water sold in plastic bottles with aluminum packaged waters such as Open Water and the repurposing of decorative items. We are very excited to take the next step and officially start our journey towards sustainability. For details visit our Sustainability Commitment page.
What is Pound Ridge Harvest Festival? It is the largest fundraiser for the Pound Ridge Partnership, a local nonprofit comprised of volunteer residents. All money raised funds projects that support the local business district. Past projects include green spaces, viewing walls at the Town Park, dual-volt EV car chargers, pet-friendly water fountain/bottle fillers at the Town Park, wastewater studies for the downtown area, and more. Harvest Festival has brought free concerts to Pound Ridge for over 10 years, coordinated by volunteers and independently funded. The Pound Ridge Partnership is a tax-exempt organization in compliance with Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code and does not engage in or support political campaigning for any party or affiliation.
REFUND POLICY Refunds are only available if Harvest Festival is canceled.
Prohibited Items
No backpacks or oversized bags larger than 18″x 14″
No coolers
No weapons
No containers of any kind
No liquids or alcohol or illegal substances of any kind
No pets
Please note: Harvest Festival takes place on municipally owned (Town property) which means the use or sale of marijuana at Harvest Festival is not legal and/or permitted.
Security professionals at all entry portals and transportation points will ensure that all attendees are free of any of these items.