Hoes Down Harvest Festival

Saturday, October 4th, 2025

Full Belly Farm

The Hoes Down Harvest Festival is dedicated to honoring and promoting the knowledge of agricultural arts and sustainable rural living through inspiration and education. For over 30 years, the Hoes Down has generated valuable resources for local and statewide organizations working on projects which benefit sustainable agriculture and rural communities.

Music Food Workshops Children’s Area Farmer’s Market Silent Auction Sponsorship

Volunteer Camping & Lodging Open Farm Day

About the Hoes Down Harvest Festival

Over 30 years ago, the Hoes Down Harvest Festival was started to bring people out to the country and deepen their connection with food and land.

Today, Hoes Down is a festival fundraiser focused on educating people first-hand about the positive impacts of farming. At Hoes Down, guests experience activities like pruning trees, milking a cow, making compost and seasonal cooking. They eat local organic food and dance to the tunes of bluegrass and contra dance with one another. Attendees camp under the stars in our walnut orchard and wake up to a farm fresh breakfast.

We invite you to join us in celebrating farming and rural living with your two feet in the soil!

Activities

  • Live music

    Hoes Down is known for hosting a diverse lineup of artists that will keep your toes tapping all day long. Live music plays from 11am to 10:30pm.

  • Food & Drink

    Amazing organic food and drinks will be served from 11am to 9pm. Beer, wine, and coffee will be served all day.

  • Workshops & Demonstrations

    There is a workshop for everyone at Hoes Down! Walking tours of Full Belly Farm are available, along with a range of other special events and demonstrations throughout the day!

  • Farmers Market & Crafts

    Shop for beautiful, handmade farm crafts and gifts. An all-day farmers market boasts the bounty of the season: fresh-picked melons, apples, nuts, pumpkins and more!

  • Children's Area

    Kids (aged 0-99) have their own hands-on area with arts and crafts, pumpkin carving, petting zoo, ice cream churning, and more. Yahoo, there's so much to do!

  • Silent Auction

    A full range of amazing treats, from farm dinners to wine to gift certificates for farm getaways.

Capay Valley Grown
Open Farm Day

Sunday, October 5 | 11 am - 3 pm

After Hoes Down, we invite you to join us for Open Farm Day, a chance to experience the beauty and bounty of the Capay Valley firsthand. Visit participating farms for tours, tastings, workshops, demonstrations, and more.

It is a unique opportunity to connect with the farmers who grow your food and get a behind-the-scenes look at local, sustainable agriculture.

Participating locations include DragonFly Ranch, Capay Valley Lavender, Vitis & Ovis, Grumpy Goats, Capay Hills Orchard, Polestar Farms, and Taber Ranch Winery.

Detailed schedules and activities will continue to be updated!

Get Involved

  • Sponsor & Donate

    The Hoes Down Harvest Celebration would not be possible without generous support from our event donors and sponsors.

    In 2024, we generated $100,000 for organizations working to ensure that the agricultural arts and rural communities continue to thrive!

    Interested in supporting Hoes Down? Reach out: hoesdown@fullbellyfarm.com

  • Volunteer

    The Hoes Down Harvest Festival is a volunteer-powered fundraiser! Everything from food preparation and service, to setup and cleanup is done by volunteers.

    Volunteer shifts are four hours.

    Anyone who volunteers will receive free entrance to the festival, not to mention a great experience and new friends!

    Interested in volunteering at Hoes Down? Sign up by submitting a volunteer form.

  • Community Partners

    Community Partners make the magic of the Hoes Down come to life. We are lucky to work with local and statewide organizations that are dedicated to support rural communities and the agricultural arts.

    Interested in working with Hoes Down? Reach out: hoesdown@fullbellyfarm.com

 FAQs

    • Tickets and fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the festival, you may transfer the ticket to another party. 

    • Tickets can be purchased online only here: Hoes Down 2025 Tickets.

    • Tickets cannot be purchased at the festival. 

    • Ticket sales will close two days prior to the festival. 

    • Ticket prices are as follows: 

      • Adult Entry: $70 Camping: $30

      • Children (4-16), Entry: $25, Camping: $10

    • How will I get my tickets? After purchasing your ticket, you will receive an email with your tickets. YOU MUST PRINT A COPY OR TAKE A SCREENSHOT OF EACH TICKET WITH THE QR CODE to the event.  Cell service is spotty and we do not recommend using your email as your proof of purchase. If you do not receive the email with your tickets, check your junk folder. The email is from EcologicalFarmingAssociation@regfox.com and the subject line is Registration Confirmation To Ecological Farming Association

    • Entry and camping tickets are priced per person. Each attendee over the age of 3 needs their own ticket. Entry ticket includes entrance to the festival for Saturday. Camping ticket includes camping in the Full Belly Farm walnut orchard on Saturday night and a farm fresh breakfast on Sunday morning. 

    • Children and teens must be accompanied by an adult. Each individual over 4 years old must have their own ticket. Children 3 and under are free. 

    • Parking for Day Use and Camping is included in the price of your ticket. All parking is available on Full Belly Farm and is in close walking proximity to the festival and camping. 

    • Reentry is not allowed at the festival. 

    • Hoes Down Harvest Festival at Full Belly Farm is a one day festival on Saturday, Oct 4. Entry tickets only allow entry to the festival on Saturday. 

    • The Capay Valley Grown Open Farm Day on Sunday, Oct 5 is separate from the Hoes Down Harvest Festival and does not require a festival ticket to participate. 

    • Hoes Down Harvest Festival is a rain or shine event and will not be cancelled due to weather.

    • The campground is located in the Full Belly Farm walnut orchard. 

    • Camping is first-come-first-serve and there are no assigned spots. But don’t worry, we have never run out of room in the walnut orchard! Please be respectful of others and don’t take up TOO much space!

    • All campers must park in the camping parking lot, located directly next to the walnut orchard.

    • Absolutely NO driving in the walnut orchard– precious walnuts may still be on the ground!

    • Fires and charcoal cooking are not allowed. Off ground camp stoves (propane, white gas, or butane) are OK. Please keep your cooking space clear of flammable material.

    • Van or RV camping will be available in the camping parking lot. There will not be a separate RV camping area. There are no electrical hook ups. 

    • Outside food and non alcoholic drinks are allowed in the campground. 

    • There are designated camp port-o-potties and potable drinking water available. 

    • Please keep your site clean and move refuse to garbage/recycling stations. 

    • Quiet hours in the campground are 10pm Saturday to 7am Sunday. 

    • Breakfast on Sunday morning is served from 8am to 10am at the Farm Kitchen. Sunday breakfast is included in camping tickets. There will be hot and cold options. The line is always long so get there early!

    • All festival campers must exit the festival by Sunday by 11am on Sunday. 

    • No pets are allowed. Only service animals are allowed on the grounds. Emotional support animals are not permitted. Please do not leave animals in parked cars.

    • Outside food and non alcoholic beverages are allowed at the festival. 

    • Smoking and vaping are not permitted and the festival is a drug-free zone. 

    • Drive slowly on the farm! The speed limit is 5 MPH!

    • Keep all access roads clear to traffic and observe the festival boundary. Absolutely no driving inside the festival. 

    • Hoes Down Harvest Festival is not responsible for lost of stolen items. The lost and found is located at the Info Booth. 

    • Upon entering the festival, you accept that your likeness (photo/video) may be used as promotional material by the Hoes Down Harvest Festival. 

    • Full Belly Farm is a working farm and home to many people, animals and plants. Please do not enter personal residences, farm buildings or non designated fields without permission from a member of the Hoes Down Harvest Festival Team.

    • Port-o-potty restrooms are available throughout the festival. 

    • Filtered drinking water will be available at multiple stations throughout the festival. You must bring your own water bottle. Look for bright blue barrels to spot the stations. Water in plastic bottles will NOT be sold at the festival. 

    • Credit cards are accepted at all the Hoes Down run food booths (Main Grill, Mediterranean Cafe, Big Bowl and Delightful Desserts). Cash only accepted at both bars. 

    • Farmers market booths, craft vendors and outside food vendor are independently run from Hoes Down and some may only accept cash. 

    • There is an ATM in the festival located at the Farm Kitchen. 

    • Childcare is not available at the festival. You must stay with your children at all times, including in the kids area. If you are separated from your child, look for a Hoes Down Super Volunteer. Super Volunteers can be recognized by name badges, festival shirts and radios. Our team will work together to reunite parents and children. Children who are separated from their parents will be brought to the Information Booth. Parents looking for children should go to the Information Booth.

    • In case of emergency contact any staff, team member, Super Volunteer or volunteer who can radio or seek help. Super Volunteers can be recognized by name badges, festival shirts and radios. The local fire department will be located on site in the northwest corner of the walnut orchard for first aid help and additional assistance. 

    • We recommend packing a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, reusable water bottle, camping chairs, blankets, flashlight and extra layer for when it gets dark. 

    • Saturday’s workshops are open to all festival attendees and are included with attendance.

    • Food and beverages are not included in the cost of admission. Food options range in price from $5 for side dishes and desserts to $15-30 for meals.

    • Beer, cider, kombucha, wine and non alcoholic drinks will be sold at two bar locations. Bars are cash only. 

    • You must show a photo ID to get a 21+ wristband before purchasing alcoholic beverages. Attendees must be 21 or over and show the appropriate wristband to be served alcohol. 

    • We’ll have a variety of food options available to accommodate different dietary preferences, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free choices. All the menus will indicate different dietary preferences.

Camping & Lodging

  • Camping is available for Hoes Down attendees on Saturday night ONLY.

    Friday Night camping is only available for designated volunteers.

    Tent camping will be available in the beautiful Full Belly Farm walnut orchard. The only facilities available are port-a-potties and handwash stations. There is no running water and no electricity.

    Trailers, RVS and camper vans are allowed to park in the designated camping parking lot for overnight use. There are no hook-ups available.

    Bring your camping equipment, water, and a flashlight!

    Breakfast and coffee will be available at our kitchen starting at 8am. Arrive early because there's always a line!

  • *No driving is allowed in the camping area. Including camp trailers or vans.

    *Quiet hours begin in the campground at 10 pm until dawn.

    *Absolutely NO campfires are permitted. Small camping stoves are allowed for those camping in the walnut orchard.

    *There will be music playing on our main stage until 10:30pm

    *No alcohol or smoking is allowed in the campground!

    *No pets allowed. Please leave your furry pals at home.

  • If camping isn’t your cup of tea, here are some options close by:

    Hot Springs Wilbur Hot Springs Historic Lodge, Mineral Baths and 1800 acre Nature Sanctuary. Located just 30 minutes north of Full Belly Farm, reservations are required. Visit the Wilbur Hot Springs website for more information.

    Airbnb There are plenty of local places to stay using airbnb, find them here.

    Camping There are other camping options offered by Yolo County right up the road from Full Belly Farm. Reservations are requested by the county. For information, click here.

    Hotels VisitYolo.com has a complete list of hotels in Woodland, Davis and Winters.

More information about camping and lodging can be found here

Our Sponsors

 Contact us.

hoesdown@fullbellyfarm.com

Phone: 530-796-2214

Mailing Address: PO Box 2 Guinda, CA 95637

Festival location: Full Belly Farm 16141 Road 43, Guinda, CA 95637