Harvest Homecoming

Harvest Home Decorating Contest
2026-09-16 00:00 - 2026-10-10 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Floyd County Residents, New Albany, 47150, United States
Contest starting date is September 16, 2026. Deadline to enter is Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at noon. Judging same day to follow.
The contest is open to all homes in Floyd County, Indiana. The home must be owned or rented by the person entering the contest. An apartment building will be a single entry.
Judged on originality, use of color, the “Heart of Harvest” theme and overall appearance.
The decisions of the judges are final.For more information call Pat Harrison at 812-944-1111 or 812-989-4663.
Entry forms available at Pat’s office located at 4209 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150.
Thanks to our prize donors:

1st Prize: A free home spraying by Boggs of New Albany
2nd Prize: 5 gallons of paint provided by Sherwin Williams of New Albany
3rd Prize: Carpet cleaning by ALL IN ONE (John Buckel)

Baby Photo Contest
2026-09-18 00:00 - 2026-10-09 17:00 | HHC Office, 431 Pearl Street, New Albany, 47150, United States
Photos accepted from September 18, 2026 starting at noon through October 8, 2026 by 5:00 pm and may be dropped off at HHC Office with a $5 application fee.
All participants will be given a ribbon upon entering the contest.
$5 charge per entrant and must be received by 1pm Thursday October 8, 2026 at Harvest Homecoming Office, 431 Pearl Street New Albany in person or in door mail slot.

Application MUST be signed by Parent or Legal Guardian ONLY.
Photos will not be returned & become the Property of Harvest Homecoming, INC.
Winning photos will be posted at the Harvest Homecoming office, on the Harvest Homecoming website, and in the local papers.
Winners will be announced and trophies presented at the beginning of the Baby Crawl contest on Saturday, October 10th @ 9am Samtec Stage at First Financial Lot at State and Market.
Photos must be 4 x 6 or smaller, color or black and white, professional or candid and taken within the last 6 months. Must be residents of Floyd, Clark, or Harrison County.
Winners will be POSTED by Friday October 9th Noon at Elderberry corner of Pearl & Market.

Six Categories:

0 – 6 Months
7 – 12 Months
13 – 18 Months
19 – 24 Months
25 – 30 Months
31 –36 Months

Pick up your forms at the Harvest Homecoming Office. For more information, contact Christen Rasmussen at KidsEvents@HarvestHomecoming.com or call (502) 550-8414

The Floyd County Library Harvest Homecoming Photography Competition
2026-09-21 09:00 - 2026-10-03 17:00 | The Floyd County Library, 180 West Spring Street, New Albany, United States
Entries accepted September 21, 9:00 AM – October 3, 5:00 PM
Amateur & professional photographers can enter this contest to have their work displayed in the New Albany Central Library October 5-16 and a chance to win cash prizes.
The competition will be in the following:

Divisions: Children (12 and under) Intermediate (13-17) Adult and Professional
Type: Color Images, Black & White or Sepia all accepted
Entry Drop Off: – September 21 through October 3, 2026
Hours: Monday – Thursday 9 am – 8 pm; Friday & Saturday 9 am – 5:00 pm
Entry Release: – Wednesday, October 22 – 9 am – 7:30 pm
Display Hours: October 5 – 16 regular Library hours. The Library is closed on Sundays.

You can also pick up entry forms at HHC office, FC Library or email info@nafclibrary.org
Visit www.floydlibrary.org for upcoming event info and more.
This contest will be held at the New Albany Central Library, 180 W Spring Street, New Albany, IN 47150

Dollars for Scholars
2026-09-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Prosser Career Education Center, 4202 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN, 47150
September 28, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
Prosser Career Education Center – 4202 Charlestown Rd., New Albany
Application Deadline: September 25, 2026
College tuition will be awarded by answering a series of questions in a game based on “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” Any high school senior living in Floyd County attending any high school or is homeschooled may enter. Sponsored by US Bank.
Random drawing for a chance to play. Sign up and show up and you could win FREE scholarship dollars. We will confirm your registration on arrival. Must be present to win.
Milestones are every three credit hours for students called to stage:

Questions 1-3 $450 Guaranteed
Question 4 $600
Question 5 $750
Question 6 $900 Guaranteed if student reaches this level
Question 7 $1050
Question 8 $1200
Question 9 $1350 Guaranteed if student reaches this level
Question 10 $1500
Question 11 $1650
Question 12 $1800 – TOP PRIZE

Must be present to win.
Return your form by September 25, 2026 to your school counselor or mail to:
Harvest Homecoming Office
Dollars For Scholars
P.O. Box 102
New Albany, IN 47150
Download the Dollars For Scholars Registration Form.
Special Thank You To US Bank for sponsoring Dollars for Scholars

Floyd County Parks and Recreation Harvest Pickleball Cup
2026-10-03 09:00 - 2026-10-04 17:00 | Sam Peden Community Park, 3037 Grant Line Road, New Albany, 47150, United States
Show off your skills and claim Harvest Homecoming bragging rights by competing in Floyd County Parks and Recreation’s third-annual Harvest Pickleball Cup on Oct.3-4, 2026, an official Harvest Homecoming Festival event.
Adult divisions are open to players ages 16-and-over. Senior divisions are open to players ages 60-and-over.
Teams must register to play at the highest level of either individual team member. One form submission per participant, please.
Floyd County Parks and Recreation reserves the right to modify start times and combine play levels, as necessary.
DIVISIONS, DATES & APPROXIMATE TIMES
Adult Men’s Doubles | Saturday, Oct. 4

3.0-and-Below Division, 9 a.m.
3.5 Division, 12 p.m.
4.0-and-Above Division, 2:30 p.m.

Adult Women’s Doubles | Saturday, Oct. 4

3.0-and-Below Division, 11:30 a.m.
3.5 Division, 2 p.m.
4.0-and-Above Division, 9:30 a.m.

Adult Mixed Doubles | Sunday, Oct. 5

3.0-and-Below Division, 2 p.m.
3.5 Division, 9 a.m.
4.0-and-Above Division, 11:30 a.m.

Senior Divisions | Sunday, Oct. 5

Ages 60-and-over
Men’s Open, 12 p.m.
Women’s Open, 9:30 a.m.

LOCATION:
Sam Peden Community Park, 3037 Grant Line Road, New Albany, IN 47150
COST
Adult Divisions – Ages 16+
Beginnger (3.0 and below), Intermediate (3.1-3.9), Advanced (4.0 and Above)

$40 per player for first division
$20 per player for additional division

Senior Men’s and Senior Woman’s Doubles – Ages 60+ (Open Skill)

$30 per player
$20 per player for additional division

Youth Doubles – Ages 10-15
Open Gender – Open Skill

$30 per player
$20 per player for additional division

Register online: https://qrco.de/HarvestPBCup
CONTACT
Email: parks@floydcounty.in.gov
Phone: (812) 948-5360

Harvest Homecoming Opening Ceremonies
2026-10-03 14:30 | Bleachers, Near E 8th St & E Spring St, New Albany, IN, 47150, United States
The official kick off to the 2026 Harvest Homecoming Festival complete with music, full parade narration and broadcast (WNAS), special guests, various food vendors, and the best seats in the house for the annual Harvest Homecoming Parade.

Harvest Homecoming Parade
2026-10-03 15:00 | HHC Parade, Vincennes, Market and Bank Streets, New Albany, 47150, United States
Come experience over-the-top floats, vintage cars, and loud bands with our Heart of Harvest parade.
The parade kicks off at 3:00 pm from New Albany High School, marches down Vincennes Street, then takes a right on Spring Street and ends on Bank Street.
You can have a front row seat to all the action, along any street!
If you have any questions, please contact Kari Walters at kWalters@harvesthomecoming.com

Harvest Homecoming Blind Draw Cornhole Tournament
2026-10-03 18:30 | Knights of Columbus, 809 E. Main Street, New Albany, 47150, United States
Knights of Columbus • 809 E Main St, New Albany, IN This will be a blind draw for partners tournament:
This will be a blind draw for partners tournament:

Registration at 5:30 pm
Event starts at 6:30 pm
$25 a person entry at the door
Payouts determined by number of entries.
Top 4 teams will also receive a cornhole board style trophy
75% payout
Scoring will be on Scoreholio

Food and alcohol will be sold by Knights of Columbus.
Thanks to Big Daddy Cornhole for sponsoring the bags this year!
Trophies sponsored by Diverse Woodworking
For more information, please contact Brent Glass at 502-819-1668.
Event held at: Knights of Columbus – 809 E Main St, New Albany, IN

New Albany Farmers Market
2026-10-04 08:00 | City Square – Farmers Market, 202 E. Market Street, New Albany, 47150, United States
We should still have a limited market available at the Farmers Market area from 8am – Noon.
Farmers should enter/exit using the approved alley routing provided and should show a special parking pass.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest
2026-10-04 14:00 | City Square – Farmers Market, 202 E. Market Street, New Albany, 47150, United States
Annual Festival event for kids through adults where talent meets fun pumpkin decorating with community celebration and achievement. All pumpkins are to be pre-decorated, there is no active painting or decorating onsite. Group or individually prepared pumpkins may be painted or decorated with any material.
Craft entries may be ceramic, fiber or mâché. No previous year craft entries accepted.
Drop-off: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Judging starts at 3:30 pm Winners announced: 4:00 pm.
There will be 2 Grand Champion Awards

One from the ‘Individual’ category
One from the ‘Group’ category for the entry most closely related to this year’s theme.

All entrants receive participation ribbon. Event is free!
Harvest Homecoming pins available for $5.00.
All pumpkins must be picked up and taken from event.
Any leftover pumpkins will be thrown away.
For more information email Scott Sears at SSears@harvesthomecoming.com

Kids' Dog Show - Harvest Homecoming
2026-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 | New Albany Riverfront, 100 E. Water Street, New Albany, IN, 47150, United States
Registration: 6:00 pm
Show: 6:30 pm
Open to kids ages 3-13 years old. Dogs must be at least 6 months old, have all shots, and be on a leash or contained.
Categories include:

Small & Snuggly
Big & Beautiful
Twin – Owner Dog Look Alike
Best Trick
Waggiest Tail
Creative Costume – Dog & Owner

Entrants can enter a maximum of 3 categories.
Prizes provided by: Duffy’s Dog Training Center. Trophies and ribbons provided by Harvest Homecoming Festival.
For more information contact Melissa Merida Foster at stage@harvesthomecoming.com
New Albany Riverfront – 100 E. Water Street

Harvest Homecoming Senior Bingo
2026-10-07 14:00 | Charlestown Place at New Albany, 4915 Charlestown Road, New Albany, 47150, United States
This event has been Cancelled
BINGO – games for the Senior Living Community and their families.

Prizes awarded to winners.
Refreshments will be served and lots of fun will be had by all.
Volunteers wishing to attend and help the residents play Senior Bingo may show up and go to the activities room.

For more information email Toni Henderson at thenderson@harvesthomecoming.com, or the Activities Director at 812-945-5221.

Harvest Homecoming Booths Thursday
2026-10-08 12:00 - 21:00 | HHC Booths – Bank, Market and Pearl Streets, Bank, Market and Pearl Streets, New Albany, Indiana, 47129
2026 Booth Days

Booth Operating Hours

Thursday: Noon – 9 pm
Friday: 9 am – 9 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 9 pm
Sunday: Noon – 5 pm​

Inclusion Hour from 11am – Noon on Sunday Only

Harvest Homecoming Booths - Friday and Saturday
2026-10-09 09:00 - 2026-10-10 21:00 | HHC Booths – Bank, Market and Pearl Streets, Bank, Market and Pearl Streets, New Albany, Indiana, 47129

Family Movie Night On the Riverfront
2026-10-09 18:00 - 22:00 | New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater, 100 E. Water Street, New Albany, 47150, United States
Grab your blankets, chairs and the whole family for our kid-friendly movie night at the New Albany Riverfront.
This is a FREE event. Snacks and drinks provided.
The first movie starts 6:30 pm and the second starts at 8:35 pm.
Movies shown are TBD.

Harvest Car and Bike Show - In Memory of Ralph Hines
2026-10-10 09:00 | New Albany Riverfront, 100 E. Water Street, New Albany, IN, 47150, United States
Open to any type of stock, classic, show or race car, antique vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, any model, any year.
Dash plaques for first 250 entries. Door prizes and 50/50 drawing

DJ Service by Terry Langford
Dash Plaques for the First 250 Entries
Door Prizes
50/50 Drawing

Registration: 9 am to 1 pm
Awards Presentation: 3 pm
Entry Fee/Donation: $25.00 per vehicle.
Hot Wheels Drag Racing: $5
Trophies for Mayor’s Choice, Best Ford, Best GM, Best Mopar, Best Other (car), Best Street Rod, Best Bike, Best Paint, Largest Club participation, Peoples’ Choice, Best Rat Rod, Lowrider, Late Model (30 years or newer), Best Import. Plus Top 100 cars judged receive a Top 100 trophy.
No alcohol. Not responsible for accidents.
Proceeds to go to: New Albany Fire Dept. for Crusade, St. Jude for Kids, Childs Place, and the Humane Society.
For more information, call Mark Miller at 502-640-9683
New Albany Riverfront, 100 E. Water Street, New Albany, IN
Enter at West 10th Street, New Albany, IN- proceed toward the yellow tent.

Baby Crawl
2026-10-10 09:15 - 09:30 | Samtec Stage, State and E Market Street, New Albany, IN, United States
Registration: 9:15 am
Start Time: 10 am

Eligible babies between 6 and 13 months (no walking babies). There will be age group heats.
Trophies and ribbons will be awarded.
Winners of the Baby Photo contest will be announced and trophies awarded at the beginning of the Baby Crawl.
For more information contact Christen Rasmussen at 502-550-8414 or email kidsEvents@HarvestHomecoming.com

Big Wheel Race
2026-10-10 09:15 - 10:30 | Samtec Stage, State and E Market Street, New Albany, IN, United States
Race classes may be by age, height, and weight depending on contenders signing up for races. Typically ages 3 to 8 and under 100 lbs.
Registration: 9:15 am
Start Time: 10:00 am
Please bring your own Big Wheel. Harvest Homecoming will have extra Big Wheels if needed.
Race classes may be by age, height, and weight depending on contenders signing up for races. Typically ages 3 to 8 and under 100 lbs.
(All direct pedal to Big Wheel drive, no chains or other type of mechanism accepted, no Razars, must have a front pedal attached to wheel and stationary rear wheels).
For more information call Christen Rasmussen 502-550-8414.

Children's Tractor Pull
2026-10-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Samtec Stage, State and E Market Street, New Albany, IN, United States
Registration: 11:00 am
Start Time: 11:30 am

Children ages up to and including 12 year-olds – 30-100 pounds.
For more information, contact Christen Rasmussen at KidsEvents@HarvestHomecoming.com or call (502) 550-8414

Costume Contest
2026-10-10 11:30 - 12:30 | Samtec Stage, State and E Market Street, New Albany, IN, United States
Registration: 11:30 am
Start Time: 12:00 pm

Free for all ages.
Judging categories

0-2 years
2-4 years
5-9 years
9-13 years
14 and up
groups
overall

Winners will be announced at the end of contest.
For more information, contact Christen Rasmussen at KidsEvents@HarvestHomecoming.com or call (502) 550-8414

Kids' Day In The Park
2026-10-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Bicentennial Park, E. Spring Street & Pearl Street, New Albany, 47150, United States
Free Admission! Hands on activities, displays, and interaction for kids through the 6th grade.
Must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, contact Kari Walters – KWalters@harvesthomecoming.com

Little Miss & Little Masters
2026-10-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Samtec Stage, State and E Market Street, New Albany, IN, United States
The Little Miss & Master Pageants are a fundraiser for the Miss Harvest Homecoming Scholarship Pageant. Contestants should come dressed in their best fall fashions and will be asked an on-stage question.
First, second, and third place awards will be given in each category:

Petite Little Miss & Little Master – 3 year to 5 year olds
Little Miss – 6 year to 8 year olds
Little Miss Pre-Teen 9 year to 12 year olds

REGISTRATION TAKES PLACE THE DAY OF THE EVENT:

Petite Little Miss & Little Master – Registration at 1:00 pm
Little Miss – Registration at 1:30 pm
Little Miss Pre-Teen – Registration at 2:00 pm

Registration fee: $25.00 per contestant via cash or check made payable to Harvest Homecoming is due at the time of registration.
The Little Miss and Little Master registration form can be found on the Forms page.

Harvest Homecoming Cornhole Tournament
2026-10-10 18:30 | Knights of Columbus, 809 E. Main Street, New Albany, 47150, United States
This is a bring your own partner and bring your own bags tournament.

Registration starts at 5:30 pm
$60 per team at the door
Payouts to the top 3 (TBD based on team amounts)
Top 4 will also receive a cornhole board style trophy
Payout determined by number of entries.
Scoring will be on Scoreholio

Food and alcohol will be sold by Knights of Columbus.
For more information, please contact Brent Glass at 502-819-1668.

Inclusion Time
2026-10-11 11:00 - 12:00 | HHC Booths – Bank, Market and Pearl Streets, Bank, Market and Pearl Streets, New Albany, Indiana, 47129
Come experience the best this community has to offer including art, crafts, organizations, food and fun.
We invite those with aversion to crowds or mobility limitations to enjoy Booth Days in a less crowded, calmer environment.
This extra hour is voluntary and not all the booth vendors may be open.
Inclusion Hour from 11am – Noon on Sunday Only

Harvest Homecoming Booths - Sunday
2026-10-11 12:00 - 17:00 | HHC Booths – Bank, Market and Pearl Streets, Bank, Market and Pearl Streets, New Albany, Indiana, 47129

Purdue Pumpkin Chunkin' Competition
2026-10-13 12:00 - 19:00 | Purdue Polytechnic, 3000 Technology Avenue, New Albany, 47150, United States
Did you ever want to build a trebuchet (treb-yoo-shet)?
Can you hit the Great Pumpkin target from up to 100 yards away using a gravity powered trebuchet launching 7 to 10 lb. pumpkins?
Sign up as a team to compete or come out to watch and see which team is the best. Please start planning now to participate. Registration is now open.
Event Details

Tuesday, October 13th, 2026

Setup and practice Noon – 3 PM

Qualifying launches 4:30 PM

Up-close trebuchet viewing 5:00 PM

Competition launches 5:30 PM

Finale launches 6:15 PM

Awards 6:30 PM

Two divisions:

Two divisions: High School (75 yards) and Adult (100 yards)

Details

7 to 10 lb pumpkins are supplied by Harvest Homecoming
Each team gets 3 attempts to hit the target
All machines must use gravity (falling weights) as their only source of power, pass safety and functionality checks, and be ready for competition at their start times
Awards for accuracy, originality, and efficiency will be presented.
Awards for accuracy, originality, and efficiency will be presented
Event will take place rain or shine.

Videos of past events can be found here:

Pumpkin Chunking 2023 – Youtube
Pumpkin Chunking 2017 – Youtube
Pumpkin Chunking 2014 – Youtube

Visit polytechnic.purdue.edu/events/new-albany-pumpkin-chunking for additional information, application, map and rules.
For more information, please contact Joseph F. Dues, Jr. – Office: 765-494-7769 Cell: 502-939-3871
