The Harvest Moon Festival, which was originally the Mid Ulster Folk Festival was formed in 1996, and is organized by the Mid Ulster Culture and Heritage Association.  It is a non-profit making company Ltd by guarantee, and received charitable status on 22nd May 1997. Springhill House, Moneymore was the location for the first two years, followed by one year at Loughry College.

It is generally held in autumn in the first weekend of October.

Previous artistes who have taken part include The Dubliners, Dolores Keane, Johnny Silvo, Bleary Pipe Band, Eric Bogle, Patsy O’Hagan, Rosemary Woods and Len Graham.

The Harvest Moon Festival Committee is a cross-community group whose aim is to promote Irish Cultural Heritage and the Arts.  It aims to give a platform to local artistes of both traditions and encourage new talent, as well as promoting artistes from Scotland, England and further afield.