Annual Franklin Pumpkinfest

28th Annual Franklin Pumpkinfest

Get ready to let the good times roll!

Franklin, North Carolina's 28th Annual PumpkinFest will roll into action on Saturday, October 19, 2024! People of all ages are sure to enjoy Franklin's largest street festival and celebration of autumn. Children and adults alike will have a blast taking part in traditional and some very non-traditional fall festivities including the "World Famous Pumpkin Roll" contest.

Schedule Of Events:
9:00 a.m. - PumpkinFest Opens
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - More than 90 Arts and Crafts and Food Vendors. All sponsors and non-profits will have a FREE Kids Activity
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Kids Zone with Inflatables, Pony Rides and more! Lower Level Parking Lot at Franklin Town Hall
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Axe Throwing (there is a charge for this activity) Located on West Main Street near Motor Company Grill
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Pumpkin Roll Signup - Phillips Street
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Roving Characters (keep scrolling for more information)
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Balloon Twister (FREE) Lower Level Parking Lot at Franklin Town Hall
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - "World Famous Pumpkin Roll!"
1:00 p.m. - Costume Contest Lineup (Franklin Town Hall) Free to enter see details when you scroll below
1:15 p.m. - Costume Parade and Contest (Walking from Town Hall to Gazebo)
4:00 p.m. - PumpkinFest Closes