About Us
The Harvest Moon Twin Drive In History
Established in 1956 By Clifford Orr, the drive has been an area landmark for over 55 years!
The Theatre was run on and off from the 1970's through the early 1980's before closing due to small attendance and high operating costs.
In 1989, Mike Harroun, current Operator of the Theatre, re-opened the Harvest Moon Drive In. Mike, with experience from owning and operating 3 other indoor movie theatres, worked hard to get the Harvest Moon back in shape to show films. Working at the Drive in part-time, while maintaining a full time job, Mike successfully resurrected the old landmark.
In the mid 1990's, Mike officially closed the Clinton Drive In and brought the screen from Clinton to the Harvest Moon, Making it the area's first Twin Drive In.
At the end of 2008, facing huge operating costs and low attendance, Mike decided to install 2 wind turbines to help reduce the electric costs and look at better ways to make the drive in more enjoyable.
Over the years the Theatre has seen many upgrades, including the following:
New 5000 watt Big Sky lamp houses for both Screens, Upgraded FM transmitters for clearer radio sound, Red Reader digital sound cards to enhance the quality of the sound. Professionally rebuilt both Projector head units, originally built in the 1940's, to smoothly play the films, new platter system on Screen 1 to allow the use of double features for special occasions, and a multi-year remodeling project of the entire concession stand.
Harvest Moon Drive In Facts
- Open April through September every year
- Playing brand new movies as they become available
- 500 car capacity
- 11 acres of rolling prairie, green grass, and play areas to enjoy the movie away from the distractions of the city
- Low Prices, from $6.00 per person admission, to concession items 1/3 the cost of indoor multiplexes
- Friendly Staff: The Harvest Moon is a family owned and operated business
- BIG SCREENS: each screen is 30' tall by 60' wide and sit 50' in the air
- Dolby Pro Stereo FM sound: bring a radio or listen to the film on your car's stereo
- Great food: from the regular fresh made popcorn, pop, and candy, to meal items like Cheeseburgers, cheese sticks, pizza, nachos, cotton candy and even elephant ears!
- Like no other movie experience, the Harvest Moon is like tailgating and watching a movie!
- Intermission halfway through the film for restroom breaks without missing a thing.
Enjoy our large outdoor play areas before the showtime.
We have two well stocked concessions with all of your favorite movie foods and much more.
Harvest Moon Twin Drive In Theatre
Route 47 South
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-8770
Info@harvestmoondrivein.com
