Sunday, September 20, 2026
In the beautiful tree-covered grassy Durham Community Park, Durham-Dayton Highway

Car Show & Shine    Arts and Craft Fair
and
 Pancake  Breakfast,   BBQ,   Live Music,  Antique Farm Equipment Show,    Lots of Kids Activities

     Members of the Durham Rotary Club are very excited that the 2026 Durham Harvest Festival will be bigger and better than ever. Funds raised from the event go back into the Durham Community for scholarships and local projects.  With monies raised in 2025 at our Crab Feed and Harvest Festival, our Club was able to award $22,000 in scholarships to Durham High School Class of 2026 Seniors, as well as to install a new walkway in Durham Community Park!

     We anticipate that Festival highlights will be similar to last year.  From 7 to 11 a.m. the popular pancake breakfast will be  cooked and served by Rotary members. Then at 11 a.m. lunch starts with hot dogs, tri tip sandwich, and beverages.

     At 9 a.m. the Arts and Crafts Fair will begin, with artisans selling their wares until 4 p.m.  We expect around 40 participants this year with many talented artisans returning year after year.  Vendor applications will be accepted beginning Monday, July 20th. More details will be posted here and on our social media - Instagram and Facebook - with directions on how to apply!

     The unique Car Show & Shine is a feast for the eyes with its display of antique cars, trucks, custom cars and muscle cars.  Because of space limitations, the car show will be limited to 200 cars.  There will be no pre-registration.  A $25 entrance fee will be collected onsite, or $40 for entrance fee and a commemorative t-shirt.  We accept cash or credit cards.  The car show begins at 9 a.m.  For participants, the tree covered park is great for for settling in with your friends in a group setting. The Festival is a great family event with activities for all ages.

     The restored tractors and engines are a very popular part of the day’s events.  As in the past, the engines will be restored and operating.