Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · New Jersey

Elmer Harvest Day Festival

A free, rain-or-shine small-town festival in downtown Elmer at State and Main Streets, hosted by the Greater Elmer Area Historical Society. It features a car show, food vendors, crafters, bounce houses, hayrides, fire truck rides, a basket raffle and live music, with local shops offering specials. The Elmer Library's Harvest Day 5K and Mayor's Mile walk run the same morning.

Event Atlas · Salem County

Harvest and farm · Elmer, Salem County

Elmer Harvest Day Festival is a harvest and farm festival in Elmer, Salem County, New Jersey, with a verified date of October 3, 2026.

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When: Sat, Oct 3, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (5K at 8:30 AM)
Where: Downtown Elmer (State & Main Streets)
State Street & Main Street
Elmer, NJ 08318 · Salem County
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Admission: Free
Free admission; 5K $30 pre-registration ($20 ages 19 and under, $35 day-of)
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Organized by: Greater Elmer Area Historical Society (GEAHS)
Nonprofit
28th annual (2026)

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What to expect

car show
food vendors
craft vendors
kids activities
hayrides
fire truck rides
basket raffle
live music
5K run

2026 Confirmed

Sat, Oct 3, 2026

2027 Projected

Projected from the 2026 pattern (first Saturday of October); not announced.

Sat, Oct 2, 2027

Lineup

Loose Ends (music)
South Jersey Gas Engine Club

Plan your visit

Parking: For the 5K: South Main St, Adams Funeral Home lot, Elmer Fire House and Elmer Little League Ballpark
Rain policy: Rain or shine

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Details checked against the organizer’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.