Harvest Festival
Mark your calendars — the 2026 Harvest Festival is happening on October 2!
Important Dates
August
20
Nomination forms due
August
27
Grade level voting takes place
August
28
Harvest Festival candidates finalized and parent packets sent home
Kindergarten Helper permission forms sent home
August
31
September
3
Harvest Festival ticket sales begin and items can start being turned in for silent auction baskets
September
28
Non-Candidate tickets must be turned in to Admin Office by 4:00 p.m.
October
1
King, Queen, and Kinder helpers Coronation practice in Middle School Gym at 2:00 p.m.
Grade level silent auction items, Candidate tickets turned in to Admin Office by 4:00 p.m.
What is the Harvest Festival
The Harvest Festival's roots stretch back to the 1920s, evolving significantly over the decades. By the 1940s, Thrall Schools had transformed the tradition into vibrant Halloween Carnivals, where each class selected a Queen and raised funds through various activities, from coffee socials to bake sales.
In 2014, the Thrall Community Education Foundation revitalized the Harvest Festival, bringing it back to the heart of the Thrall community. Today, students from each grade nominate a Queen and King candidate. These candidates, supported by their classmates, fundraise through family donations, raffle ticket sales, and auction proceeds. The couple who raises the most funds is honored as the Harvest Festival Queen and King during a coronation ceremony at the festival's close.
All proceeds from the Harvest Festival are directed to the TCEF account, supporting our mission to fund student scholarships, classroom initiatives, and professional development. As a 501(c)(3) organization, TCEF is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities within the community.
Harvest Festival Kings and Queens
