Information about the 37th Annual Oliver Hardy Festival
Oliver Hardy Festival Information
- The Harlem Museum and Welcome Center, the Home of the Laurel and Hardy Museum of Harlem, GA, and local businesses will remain open for normally advertised hours.
- We are looking forward to hosting the 37th Annual Oliver Hardy Festival on October 3, 2026.
- The Oliver Hardy Festival fills quickly! Vendors have a better chance of securing a spot by applying early—so don’t wait.
- For the Oliver Hardy Festival Coloring Contest, please refer to the tab at the top for the section titled "OHF Art Contest."
Scroll down for more information on the following:
- Parade Map
- Applications for vendors, entertainment, parade, and sponsorships
- Updated information for vendors
- Festival Map
- List of this year's sponsors & supporters
- Vendor Locations
- Frequently asked questions
- Last Year's Oliver Hardy Festival Sponsors
Further Information
We are currently planning the 2026 Oliver Hardy Festival.
The 37th Annual Oliver Hardy Festival's theme is: "Swiss Miss"
VENDOR UPDATES:
July 2026: Spaces are full except for Food and Snack Vendors. These spaces are low.
June 2026: Arts & Crafts, Resellers, Nonprofits/Civic, and most Snack Vendor Spaces are full. Sponsor spaces are running low!
If you still wish to apply, we can add you to a waiting list - people will drop out before the event date.
Deadline to submit a Vendor Application: August 31, 2026.
You can find the application on the city website when available at the link below or download directly from this website once they are available. If you have any questions or would like a copy emailed to you, please get in touch with Meghan Foster (mfoster@harlemga.org) or one of her staff members at the museum at (706) 556-0401.
Official City of Harlem Parade Route
Oliver Hardy Festival Map
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Music Box Supporters and Sponsors
$1500+ and In-Kind
2025 OLIVER HARDY FESTIVAL SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS!