Free Harvest Festival in Jonesboro, GA on Nov. 6, Plus a Lovejoy Veterans Dinner and a Morrow Supplier Event
Nothing says fall in the South quite like a hay ride, a pumpkin to paint, and neighbors who stop long enough to say hello. On Friday, November 6, Jonesboro is rolling out the welcome mat with a free Harvest Festival at Lee Street Park, and a couple of other Clayton County gatherings are lining up the very same week.
Pour something warm and pull up a chair. Here is what is happening, who it is for, and how you can be part of it.
What's Happening Around the Village
Jonesboro Harvest Festival: "Harvesting Our History"
The City of Jonesboro is hosting its free Harvest Festival on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lee Street Park, 155 Lee Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236. This year's theme, "Harvesting Our History," celebrates the people, traditions, and stories that have shaped Jonesboro.
According to the city's announcement, the evening will include hay rides, bounce houses, a game truck, face painting, arts and crafts, local vendors, games, prizes, free popcorn, and a free fall photo op. The city also invited food trucks, businesses, and community organizations to take part, so expect a nice mix of neighbors and neighborhood businesses on site.
Jonesboro businesses were also invited to join a "Harvest Passport" promotion meant to encourage residents and visitors to explore and support local shops around town.
One quick heads-up: a community news site has listed the festival as running 4 to 7 p.m., but the City of Jonesboro's own posts say 5 to 8 p.m. We are going with the city's hours. If timing matters for your family, call Jonesboro City Hall at 770-478-3800 before you head out.
Lovejoy Honors Its Veterans
The same week, the City of Lovejoy invites local veterans to its Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner, hosted by Councilwoman Mary Ann Carp. It happens Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Lovejoy Community Center, 11596 Hastings Bridge Road, Lovejoy, GA 30228.
The city says the event is free for Lovejoy veterans and asks attendees to RSVP in advance. You can RSVP online here or call (770) 471-2304, ext. 3, for more information.
A Door Opens for Local Businesses in Morrow
On the business side, Clayton County Central Services is presenting the 9th Annual SPLOST Supplier Networking Event on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Arbor Hall on the Clayton State University campus, 5823 Trammell Road, Morrow, GA 30260.
The program is aimed at business owners, contractors, and suppliers who want to learn about forecasted SPLOST-funded projects, small-business resources, and ways to connect with procurement staff and other suppliers. Advance registration is required, so start with the county's official event page.
Why It Matters
Festivals like this are small on the calendar but big on the heart of a town. A free evening with games, prizes, and popcorn means every family can join in, no matter what the grocery bill looked like this week.
Gatherings that honor veterans and open doors for small businesses do the same kind of work in a different way. They remind us that a community is built by people who serve, people who build, and people who simply show up.
How This Impacts Our Community
Families with little ones get a safe, free place to enjoy the season. Veterans in Lovejoy get a seat at the table and a thank-you that is long overdue. Local entrepreneurs, contractors, and suppliers get a direct line to public projects that could mean steady work close to home.
All three events are in Clayton County, a short drive from our neighbors in Fairburn, Union City, and Fayetteville, so there is plenty of room for the wider village to join in.
How You Can Get Involved
Bring the family to Lee Street Park on Friday, November 6. Wear layers, because evenings can turn cool.
Shop and eat local in Jonesboro before or after the festival, and thank the business owners you meet.
Pass the invitation along. If you know a Lovejoy veteran, share the RSVP link so they do not miss the dinner.
Register early if you own a business or trade and want to attend the SPLOST Supplier Networking Event in Morrow.
Invite a neighbor. Church groups, school clubs, and block captains can turn one evening out into a real connection.
Call to confirm. Check the hours with Jonesboro City Hall at 770-478-3800 before you go.
Around the Village Calendar
Friday, October 30: Last day of advance voting for the November 3 General Election in Clayton County. See the county's events page for times and locations.
Thursday, November 5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.: 9th Annual SPLOST Supplier Networking Event, Arbor Hall, Morrow (registration required).
Thursday, November 5, 6:30–8 p.m.: Lovejoy Veterans Appreciation Dinner, Lovejoy Community Center (RSVP requested).
Friday, November 6, 5–8 p.m.: Jonesboro Harvest Festival, Lee Street Park (free).
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Want more neighborly news? Catch our recent roundup, Your Health Is the Village's Wealth: Free Events in Union City and Fayette County, and browse more local business features in Entrepreneur Stories.
Around the Village Takeaway
When neighbors gather around a hay wagon, a hot dinner, or a handshake, a town starts to feel like a village.
Event details come from City of Jonesboro, City of Lovejoy, and Clayton County announcements and may change. Please confirm with the organizers before you go.
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