Hastings Fall Harvest Festival and Farm Tour St. Augustine
The Hastings Fall Harvest Festival and farm tour is a two-day agricultural celebration in Hastings, Florida, just outside St. Augustine, on November 6 and 7, 2026. Friday is a $100 guided farm tour with bus transport and lunch; Saturday is a free downtown festival. Base your stay with In The Sun VR, a boutique manager of 13 St. Augustine vacation homes.
Key Takeaways
The 2026 Hastings Fall Harvest Festival and farm tour takes place Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2026, per the organizer, Hastings Main Street.
The Friday guided farm tour costs $100 per person, includes bus transportation between farms and lunch, and requires advance reservations because space is limited.
The four farms named for the 2026 tour are Barnes Farms, Parker Flower Farms, Tater Farms, and Blue Sky Farms.
The Saturday festival is free and runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It features growers, makers, food, live entertainment, a Kids Zone, and an antique tractor display.
A Saturday Community Table Dinner for 100 guests costs $125 per person and also requires advance reservations.
Hastings is in St. Johns County, so you will drive to the event from your St. Augustine rental; confirm the route and timing from your specific address.
Hastings Main Street organizes the festival to celebrate the farming heritage of Hastings, which the organizer places in St. Johns County just outside St. Augustine. The official event pages cover tickets and schedules well. They say very little about where to sleep or how to get there from the coast.
At In The Sun VR, we manage homes across Vilano Beach, Crescent Beach, and the Historic District, so we know how event weekends shape guest questions. This guide covers 2026 only. An earlier 2026 Harvest Trail listing used a different farm lineup and format, so treat any older page you find as outdated.
When Is the Hastings Fall Harvest Festival and Farm Tour in 2026?
The Hastings Fall Harvest Festival is a two-day event in downtown Hastings, Florida, scheduled for Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2026, according to Hastings Main Street. Friday is a paid, guided farm tour. Saturday is a free, family-friendly street festival with local growers, makers, food, and live entertainment.
What Happens on Friday During the Farm Tour?
The guided tour begins with check-in at 8:45 a.m. in downtown Hastings, and the bus departs promptly at 9:30 a.m. Expect to finish around 3 p.m. The $100 ticket covers transportation between farms and lunch. Visit St. Augustine lists North Main Street as the meeting area and says you may ride the group bus or follow it in your own vehicle.
Reservations are required in advance and space is limited. The organizer's official farm tour page is the place to confirm details, and ticket reservations run through an online ticketing page.
What Happens on Saturday at the Festival?
The Saturday festival runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission, according to Visit St. Augustine. The organizer lists local growers, makers and artisans, food, live entertainment, a Kids Zone, and activities celebrating Hastings' agricultural heritage. An antique tractor display anchors the weekend, and the official overview also mentions antique trucks and a chance to meet the people who preserve them.
One detail to double-check: Visit St. Augustine gives the festival address as 408 N. Main Street, while other listings show 418 N. Main Street. Both are on the same street, but confirm the exact entry point before you drive in.
Event | Date and Time | Cost | Reservation |
Guided farm tour | Friday, Nov. 6, 2026; check-in 8:45 a.m., bus 9:30 a.m., back around 3 p.m. | $100 per person (bus and lunch included) | Required |
Harvest Festival | Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free | Not required |
Community Table Dinner | Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026; confirm time with organizer | $125 per person (100 guests) | Required |
The dinner is billed as a farm-to-table meal under the stars in downtown Hastings, built from ingredients sourced from area farms and partners. The organizer gives limited detail on menu, dietary accommodations, and seating time, so call the event contact at (904) 540-0402 before you buy.
Where Should You Stay for the Hastings Harvest Festival Weekend?
Lodging for the Hastings harvest weekend means choosing a base in St. Augustine, since the festival itself is a small-town event in Hastings, St. Johns County. Your options include privately managed vacation rentals, historic district inns, chain hotels, and platform-booked condos, and the right pick depends on group size and how much time you want at home.
Privately Managed Vacation Rentals: Space, Privacy, and Local Service
In The Sun VR manages 13 homes across Vilano Beach, Crescent Beach, and the Historic District, so you can match your base to your group instead of settling for whatever room is left. Several homes have private pools or hot tubs for the evening after a farm day, and groups of 10 to 12 sleep under one roof. Victorian Villa sits about a 6-minute walk from St. George Street. The In the Sun home on Vilano Beach adds an indoor golf simulator and a private hot tub for up to 10 guests. You book directly with a local operator, so one team answers your questions about parking, check-in, and pets. For a farm tour that starts at 8:45 a.m., a full kitchen for early coffee and a quiet house to return to matter more than a lobby.
Historic District Inns and Bed-and-Breakfasts
Small inns put you in the walkable historic core, which suits couples who want a short stay and no kitchen. Rooms are compact, and families or groups usually need several of them.
Chain Hotels
Chain hotels offer predictable rooms and on-site parking. They tend to cost more per person for large groups and rarely include a kitchen or private outdoor space.
Platform-Booked Condos and Resort Rentals
Condo units work well for couples who want a shared pool. Expect scheduled amenities and less flexibility on pets and group size.
Which St. Augustine Vacation Rentals Fit the Festival Weekend Best?
The best St. Augustine vacation rental for the harvest festival weekend is the one that fits your group size and the evening plans you want after a day in Hastings. None of the homes below sits in Hastings. Each is a base in the St. Augustine area, and you drive to the festival from wherever you stay.
Groups of 10 to 12: Room for Everyone
Victorian Villa is the pick for multigenerational groups: 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 12, with a pool, a gym, two living rooms, and a fenced backyard with a grill and fire pit. It is a 6-minute walk to St. George Street and about 0.3 miles from Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, so your non-festival day needs no car.
The Vilano Beach pool home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and sleeps 12, with a private pool, hot tub, outdoor summer kitchen, and a backyard putt-putt green. Salty Sunrise sleeps 12 across 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with a private pool set to 82°F, a game room, bikes, and a beach wagon. Choose it if the group includes kids who need somewhere to burn off energy after a long bus ride.
For a large group that wants a celebration base, Private Resort Retreat has 5 bedrooms across 7 beds, 2.5 bathrooms, a heated pool, hot tub, tiki hut with TV and grill, and a garage game room. It sits about 4.5 miles from Potter's Wax Museum and about 4.7 miles from Castillo de San Marcos, roughly a 10-minute drive. Events and weddings are allowed on an inquiry basis, so ask about details first.
Groups of 8 to 11: Hot Tubs, Fire Pits, and Yard Games
The golf simulator home on Vilano Beach has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a rainfall shower, a screened lanai, and a fire pit. It is pet friendly and sleeps 10. Vilano Vista also sleeps 10 on a fully fenced corner lot with a 7-seater hot tub, two fire pits, pickleball, and basketball; the 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms suit families with dogs.
The Salty Air Retreat is a canal-front home that sleeps 11 with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It has a heated pool, tiki bar, private dock, Ms. Pac-Man arcade, darts, and shuffleboard. The Yellow Butterfly offers 4 bedrooms for 8 guests, a hot tub, a fire pit, and a den with a dedicated workspace for anyone squeezing in Friday emails. It is about 1 mile from Anastasia State Park and about 1.9 miles from St. Augustine Beach.
Almost Heaven sleeps 8 across 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with a solar-heated pool, heated spa, tiki bar, and an indoor fireplace for cool November evenings. It is about 0.5 miles from the St. Augustine Historic District. Beachside Escape also sleeps 8, with a private pool, hot tub, rooftop deck, outdoor fire pit, and interior electric fireplaces.
Small Groups and Couples: Quieter Bases
Point Break sleeps 6 across 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms near Crescent Beach, with a hot tub, kayaks, SUP boards, and a fully fenced yard. The pedestrian beach access is about 0.1 miles away. Note that the Historic District is about 10 miles from this house, so it works best if you want a beach morning before or after the festival.
The Treasure Beach Retreat is a canal-front 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home for 6 with a screened-in pool, tiki hut, dock, rooftop deck, and outdoor pizza oven. The Restored Historic Church has 2 bedrooms plus flexible sleeping areas, sleeping up to 8 per listing details, with vaulted ceilings, arched windows, an island kitchen, free on-site parking, and a walk to downtown.
Property | Bedrooms | Sleeps | Standout Feature | Best For |
3 | 10 | Indoor golf simulator and private hot tub | Families and friend groups | |
3 | 10 | 7-seater hot tub and fully fenced yard | Families with dogs and kids | |
6 | 12 | Pool, 6-minute walk to St. George Street | Multigenerational groups | |
3 | 6 | Kayaks and SUP boards near Crescent Beach | Active small groups | |
3 | 11 | Heated pool, tiki bar, canal dock | Friend groups and boaters | |
3 | 8 | Solar-heated pool and heated spa | Families wanting resort feel | |
4 | 8 | Hot tub and dedicated workspace den | Workation travelers | |
2 | 6 | Screened-in pool and outdoor pizza oven | Couples and small groups | |
4 | 12 | Private pool, hot tub, backyard putt-putt | Large family groups | |
5 | 12 | Heated pool, tiki hut, garage game room | Reunions and celebrations | |
3 | 12 | Pool heated to 82°F and game room | Kid-heavy groups | |
3 | 8 | Pool, hot tub, rooftop deck | Couples and friend getaways | |
2 | 8 | Vaulted ceilings, walkable to downtown | Couples and creative retreats |
For a wider look at what each neighborhood offers, our guide to local vacation rentals compares the beach, canal, and downtown areas.
How Do You Plan the Friday Farm Tour From a St. Augustine Rental?
Planning the Hastings farm tour from a St. Augustine rental means working backward from the 8:45 a.m. check-in on North Main Street in downtown Hastings. The organizer gives no driving time from the coast, so test the route yourself rather than trust a guess.
Reserve your tour tickets first, because space is limited and advance reservations are required.
Enter your rental address and downtown Hastings into a map app a few days ahead, and check the estimate for a weekday morning.
Arrive before 8:45 a.m. to check in. The bus leaves promptly at 9:30 a.m. and will not wait.
Decide between the bus and your own vehicle. We recommend the bus, since transport between farms and lunch are already in the $100 ticket and nobody has to navigate rural roads.
Pack closed-toe shoes, sun protection, and water, since you will be outdoors on working farms until about 3 p.m.
Call (904) 540-0402 about parking and road closures, because the public listings do not explain either clearly.
Barnes Farms, Parker Flower Farms, Tater Farms, and Blue Sky Farms are the four named stops. The organizer does not publish individual addresses, crop details, or accessibility information, so ask about walking surfaces if anyone in your group uses a mobility aid.
What Else Can You Do in St. Augustine Around the Festival?
St. Augustine offers historic sites, state park trails, and beach time that fit neatly around a Hastings harvest weekend. Because Friday runs until about 3 p.m., Saturday's free festival leaves room for a second half-day in town or on the coast.
History comes first. The coquina walls and cannon displays at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument are about 0.3 miles from Victorian Villa. Walk St. George Street early, then leave. By midday in peak periods it is slow going, and the brick lane is better before the crowds arrive. Add the Lightner Museum or the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum for a rainy-day plan.
For quiet time outdoors, Anastasia State Park has dunes, live oaks, and a long beach; it is about 2.4 miles from the golf simulator home and Vilano Vista, roughly a 10-minute drive. The Yellow Butterfly is the closest of our homes, at about 1 mile. If you prefer a quieter shoreline, the county's official beach overview lists Crescent Beach access and parking information.
How Much Does the Hastings Harvest Weekend Cost for a Group?
The Hastings Fall Harvest Festival and farm tour costs $100 per person for Friday's guided tour, nothing for Saturday's festival, and $125 per person for the optional Saturday dinner. Your biggest budget variable is lodging, and market data gives you a realistic benchmark for it.
Item | Figure | Source |
Friday farm tour | $100 per person, bus and lunch included | Hastings Main Street, 2026 |
Saturday festival admission | Free | Visit St. Augustine, 2026 |
Community Table Dinner | $125 per person | Hastings Main Street, 2026 |
Average nightly rate, 3-bedroom rental | $386 | RedAwning, 2026 |
Average nightly rate, 4-bedroom rental | $549 | RedAwning, 2026 |
Market occupancy | 55% | AirDNA, 2026 |
A group of four doing the tour and dinner would spend $900 on tickets (4 x $225). Splitting one large home across several couples usually costs less per person than booking separate hotel rooms, which is the case we make for the 3 and 4-bedroom homes above. Nightly rates for our homes vary by date, so check each booking page for current pricing and availability.
What Does an Event Weekend Mean for St. Augustine Rental Owners?
If you own a St. Augustine rental, small regional events like this one create short booking windows that flat nightly rates miss. We adjust rates for our coastal homes weekly using local demand signals, and our owners see the calendar in one place. This approach does not suit every owner; if you want zero involvement, full-service management fits better than co-hosting. Our guide to seasonal demand patterns explains how we think about slow and busy months.
Is the Hastings Fall Harvest Festival and Farm Tour Worth a Weekend in St. Augustine?
The Hastings Fall Harvest Festival and farm tour is worth planning a weekend around if you want a small-town, working-farm contrast to St. Augustine's historic core. Friday gives you a structured $100 day with farms and lunch, and Saturday's free festival lets you wander at your own pace.
Book the tour and dinner early, then pick a home that matches your group. For up-to-date details, check the official Hastings Fall Harvest Festival page before you travel, since times and addresses can change.
Ready to see St. Augustine from a home that fits your whole group? In The Sun VR manages a collection of homes across the area; reach out through our website to check availability for November 6 and 7, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Hastings Fall Harvest Festival and farm tour in 2026?
The event runs Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Hastings, Florida. Friday is the guided farm tour, with check-in at 8:45 a.m., a bus departure at 9:30 a.m., and a return around 3 p.m. Saturday is the free festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
How much are tickets for the Hastings farm tour, and where do I buy them?
The tour costs $100 per person and includes transportation between farms and lunch. Advance reservations are required, and space is limited. Tickets are sold through an online ticketing page linked from the organizer, Hastings Main Street.
Which farms are included in the 2026 tour?
The organizer names Barnes Farms, Parker Flower Farms, Tater Farms, and Blue Sky Farms for 2026. Older 2026 listings name a different set of farms, so do not rely on them. The organizer does not publish stop-by-stop details.
Can I follow the tour bus in my own car?
Yes, according to Visit St. Augustine, you can ride the group bus or follow it in your own vehicle. The bus is the easier option, since transport is included in the $100 ticket. Ask the organizer about parking in downtown Hastings.
What happens at the Saturday festival?
Saturday is free and family-friendly, with local growers, makers and artisans, food, live entertainment, and a Kids Zone. An antique tractor display is a centerpiece. A separate $125 Community Table Dinner for 100 guests requires advance reservations.
Are there Airbnbs or vacation rentals available in the St. Augustine Historic District for the festival weekend?
In The Sun VR manages Victorian Villa, which sleeps 12 and sits about a 6-minute walk from St. George Street, and the Restored Historic Church, which is walkable to downtown and sleeps up to 8 per listing details. Availability for November 6 and 7 changes daily, so check each booking page directly.
What is the latest travel information for Crescent Beach in St. Augustine?
Check the Visit St. Augustine beach overview for current parking and access details, since conditions change. Point Break from In The Sun VR sits about 0.1 miles from a pedestrian beach access at Crescent Beach, which makes it a simple base for a quiet shoreline morning.
What is the best month to go to St. Augustine?
Spring brings the strongest occupancy and higher rates thanks to spring break and cooler weather. November suits visitors who prefer festival weekends like Hastings' harvest event over beach crowds.
Written by Seth Balogh, Owner at In The Sun VR
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