What’s this thing all about?
The Harvest Moon Festival exists to celebrate the harvest season and local food production, while providing an opportunity to link and unite those from rural and urban communities. The festival is a vital element in promoting the Harvest Moon Learning Centre, as well as shining a spotlight on the generous spirit of the Town of Clearwater, the talents of local artists, tasty produce of local producers and the beauty of the Pembina Valley.
An important economic development activity, the Festival brings in over 2,000 patrons annually and revenue generated from the festival gives an important boost to Clearwater organizations and businesses.
For more information about the Harvest Moon Society, please visit the HMS website.
For inquiries about the festival, email us at info@harvestmoonfestival.ca.
Principles
The Harvest Moon Festival believes in a respectful, safe and enjoyable festival for all. We are proud to follow these guiding principles in everything we do.
Respect for the Town
of Clearwater
& Festival Community
We deeply appreciate the hospitable, friendly & beautiful town of Clearwater, Manitoba! We do not litter or trespass. We respect applicable laws.
Build Bridges
The festival connects rural & urban people. We acknowledge we are on Treaty One land and the historical relationship & treaty obligations with First Nations.
Healthy & Safe Community
We aspire to host a welcoming, safe and fun festival. We welcome people of all genders, cultures, ages and sexualities. Discrimination is not tolerated. If you do not feel safe please let a security staff or a volunteer know or visit our Safer Spaces tent.
Leave No Trace - Be Green!
We are committed to leaving no trace of our activities & clean up after ourselves. If we see garbage we help out & pick it up! We reduce our footprint on the planet by doing things like bringing a reusable mug, plate and car pooling.
Participation
We believe that positive transformation happens through participation. Everyone is invited to get involved in the Harvest Moon Society by being a member. We support the food security & sovereignty movement year-round.
Think Locally,
Act Provincially, Nationally
& Globally
We get involved where we can to create sustainable communities for current & future generations. We create spaces for people to learn local knowledge and connect to regional and national movements.
Community
Harvest Moon is a communal and collaborative effort, for the community, by the community. We value local and traditional knowledge.
Celebrating Farmers,
Growers, Local Arts & Heritage
The Harvest Moon Festival exists to celebrate community and the land that sustains us. We value those who grow, produce and distribute the food that sustains us. We value the artists, musicians and artisans that give voice to our collective experiences.