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2023 Hayward Fall Festival
September 23 All day
Get ready for the 2023 Hayward Fall Festival! This popular event takes place annually on the third weekend after Labor Day and is a true celebration of the fall season.
Join downtown Hayward on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 pm for a day filled with fine art, craft booths, incredible food vendors, and sidewalk sales. Whether you’re looking to shop till you drop or simply relax and enjoy the live music, there’s something for everyone at this festival.
- Enjoy over 100 fine art & craft booths, where you can browse and buy unique, handmade specialties. No mass-produced products allowed!
- Satisfy your taste buds with delicious food from local vendors and check out the farmers market items. The brat and brew tent will be serving up tasty treats while the wine tent offers another sipping opportunity.
- But it’s not just about shopping and dining. The Hayward Fall Festival also has plenty of entertainment for the kids. Children can enjoy games and activities specially designed for them while parents unwind and take in the lively atmosphere.
- Live music makes a great backdrop to stroll through downtown Hayward, creating a lively and energetic atmosphere.
2023 Hayward Fall Festival Event Schedule
Friday, September 22, 2023
- Times Vary by Business: Local Business Sidewalk Sale(Downtown Hayward)
Saturday, ​September 23, 2023
ALL-DAY EVENTS (9am – 5pm)
- Handmade Arts & Crafts Booths
- Food Trucks
- Kids’ Games & Entertainment
- Hayward Farmer’s Market
- Giveaways Booth by Northern States Co-op (Main Street by Main Stage)
- Beer & Brat Tent by Nelson Lumber Floor to Ceiling (Main Street)
- Apple Alley Pop-Up Fair by Wesleyan Church (Frandsen Green Lot)
SCHEDULED EVENTS
- 9:00 am-2:30 pm: Scarecrow Contest (Near the Main Stage) Enjoy the creativity and vote your favorite!
- 9:45 am: Musical Chairs(Deerfoot Lodge & Resort Main Stage) Presented by Johnson Financial Group
- 10:00 am-4:00 pm: Kids Mini Pumpkin DecoratingPresented by Marketplace Foods
- 10:00 am-1:00 pm: Live Music: GMan & Lisa (Deerfoot Lodge & Resort Main Stage) Presented by Angler’s Bar & Grill
- 1:00 pm: Hanging Donut Contest (Deerfoot Lodge & Resort Main Stage) Presented by Johnson Financial Group
- 2:00-5:00 pm: Live Music: Big Fish Band (Deerfoot Lodge & Resort Main Stage) Presented by Angler’s Bar & Grill
- 3:00 pm: Scarecrow Contest Winner Announced
- 4:30 pm: Hoola Hoop Contest (Deerfoot Lodge & Resort Main Stage) Presented by Johnson Financial Group
Join this year’s Hayward Fall Festival to make lasting memories and celebrate all that the community has to offer.
Hayward can’t wait to welcome you and 5,000 other shoppers throughout the day!
