Hoes Down Harvest Festival: October 3rd 2026

The Hoes Down Harvest Festival is dedicated to celebrating and promoting the knowledge of agricultural arts and sustainable rural living through inspiration and education. For over 30 years, the festival has provided valuable resources to local and statewide organizations focused on projects that support sustainable agriculture and rural communities.

Come explore the Hoes Down Harvest Festival!
This vibrant event is a true celebration of sustainable agriculture, rural life, and hands-on learning. With a variety of activities, workshops, and demonstrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and learn from:

Workshops & Tours

Starting a Small Farm: Learn the essentials of starting a small farm and how passion, creativity, and endurance create a resilient, successful operation.

Carine & Robert Hines, Suntracker Farm

Growing Organic Tree Fruit: Get expert tips on pruning and orchard care from the man behind the delicious fruit at Good Humus Farm.

Jeff Main, Good Humus Farm

Full Belly Farm Tour: Tour the diverse crops of Full Belly Farm and discover what 40 years of sustainable farming looks like. (Three tours available!)

Paul Muller & Andrew Brait, Full Belly Farm

Flower Walk on the Farm: Join a tour of the flower fields to learn about growing, harvesting, drying, and designing with flowers.

Hannah Muller, Full Belly Farm

Chicken and the Egg: Learn how to keep pastured chickens and discover the secrets of egg farming.

Rye & Becca Muller, Full Belly Farm

The Wild-Side Creek Exploration: Explore Cache Creek to learn about the riparian habitat and spot animals, reptiles, and birds native to the Capay Valley. (Workshop dependent on water quality)

Elliot Schoenig, Biologist, USGS

Wreath Making: Discover the art of creating beautiful wreaths from dried flowers.

Annie Main, Good Humus Farm

Bug Hunt: Have fun catching bugs and learning about their benefits to the environment. All ages welcome!

Neal Williams, UC Davis Department of Entomology

Demonstrations

Sheep Shearing: Watch a live sheep-shearing demonstration by expert Rye Muller.

Rye Muller, Full Belly Farm

Soil Fertility & Plant Health: Learn how healthy soil contributes to vibrant plant life and how to maximize your soil’s potential.

Margaret Lloyd, UC Cooperative Extension

Cow Milking: Very Dairy: Meet the udder side of our cow! A fun, hands-on milking experience for all ages.

Dru Rivers & Becca Muller, Full Belly Farm

Family-Friendly Activities

Clay Creations

Grain Grinding

Farm Bingo

Flower Crowns

Relay Races

Pumpkin Carving

Paint-A-Pot

Seed Saving

Wishing Tree

Watermelon Eating Contest

Scavenger Hunt

Hay Fort

Sudan Grass Maze

Giant Bubbles

Puppet Performances

Natural Fibers - Sheep to Shawl Learning Area

Educator Package: Includes educational resources, interactive project ideas, trip organization, direct experiential opportunities to help better connect the experience with your students and complimentary chaperone entrance ticket. Does not include student ticket.

Student Package: Includes engaging pre and post educational visit activities, trip organization and student entrance ticket.

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