The Hoes Down Harvest Festival is dedicated to honoring and promoting the knowledge of agricultural arts and sustainable rural living through inspiration and education. Our goals extend beyond the weekend of fun and education. The Hoes Down generates valuable resources for local and statewide organizations working on projects which benefit sustainable agriculture and rural communities.
Community partners make the magic of the Hoes Down come to life.
Community Partners have included the following groups and organizations
CSU Chico Agriculture Education Students - Children's Area
Capay Valley Volunteer Fire Department - First Aid
The Capay Atelier - Games
Community Alliance with Family Farmers - Volunteers
Ecological Farming Association - Info Booth
Esparto/Capay Valley 4-H Club - Petting Zoo
Esparto Unified School District - Grain to Bread
Friends of the Esparto Regional Library - Volunteers
FFA- Esparto - Dunk Tank
Kathleen Barsotti Foundation - Silent Auction
The Farmers Guild - Pumpkin Carving
Western Yolo Grange - Saturday Breakfast
Western Yolo Recreational Association - Bubbles
Whole Earth Festival - Reusable Dishes
And many more