29th Annual PUmpkinFest!

SPONSORED BY: CRABTREE GENERAL STORE
The Main Attraction of PumpkinFest !

In case you're wondering, it is not something to eat (we get that question a lot), although those will be available from food vendors, it is literally seeing who can roll a pumpkin the greatest distance down Phillips Street and vying for bragging rights and the $100 grand prize.

Sign up for the Pumpkin Roll is from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the actual “roll” from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A limited supply of pumpkins will be available for purchase at the Pumpkin Roll Sign-Up Area for $5.00 each.

- Entry Fee is $1 person.

- You may bring your own pumpkin. We will also have a limited supply for purchase at the sign-up area for $5.00 each.

- Pumpkins must be in their natural state and may not be modified to enhance rolling or breaking.

The Town of Franklin, NC congratulates Neal Cosmo (and son James) the 2024 Winner of the World Famous Pumpkin Roll! Neals's pumpkin rolled 915 feet! The 2023 winning pumpkin rolled 942 feet. Neal & James are from Franklin but we've had winners from all over the country including Oklahoma!

Over 700 people participated in the Pumpkin Roll during the 28th Annual PumpkinFest in downtown Franklin, North Carolina!

Each year, PumpkinFest features many special attractions including super heroes, cartoon favorites, show cars, balloon twisters and even a Knight on a Fire-breathing Dragon! We'll certainly keep you posted on what is in store for the 2025 edition of PumpkinFest!!

 

From 9:00am to 4:00pm young ones attending PumpkinFest can enjoy our FREE Kids Zone. This area,of inflable attractions is free of charge.

In addition to free inflatables, there will be free pony rides, and much more, all geared toward your little ones!

Our Kids Zone will be located in the lower level parking area of Franklin Town Hall at 95 East Main Street and will be open from 9am to close.

From 9:00am to 4:00pm "Little Rascals Ponies" will provide FREE pony rides for young ones. They truly are little and decked out in attire to celebrate the autumn season.

In addition, kids can also check out their petting zoo featuring ducks, goats, bunnies, chickens and more. While the pony rides are FREE, there is small admission fee to the petting zoo.

 

An annual tradition of PumpkinFest is the Costume Parade & Contest. Participants gather at Town Hall at 1:00pm and march up Main Street at 1:15pm to the Gazebo on the Square for the Contest.

Entrants are accepted in the following age groups .... 0 to 2, 3 to 4, 5 to 6, 7 to 10, 11 to 14, 15 & up! Trophies are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place in each age group. There is no entry fee or registration required.

PumpkinFest features dozens upon dozens of great arts & crafts including fine art, woodworking, pottery, and jewelry to name a few. You can also get a taste of great festival food, enjoy free kids activities and so much more!

PumpkinFest in Franklin, NC is honored to be featured in the September/October 2018 issue of WNC Magazine as a best bet. Click here to see the article. WNC magazine is a bimonthly publication that captures the grandeur of the North Carolina mountains and the lifestyle of its residents through stunning photography and captivating storytelling. Every issue is a celebration of the people, culture, arts, crafts, architecture, history, and foodways of Western North Carolina.

PumpkinFest in Franklin, NC is honored to be featured in the 2017 Autumn Issue of Our State Magazine (click here to read more!). Each month,  Our State  magazine celebrates the very best of North Carolina from the mountains to the coast through lively storytelling and stunning photography. Our State reflects the beauty, nature, nostalgia, travel, and food of the state. It’s the perfect source of information for those who’ve lived in North Carolina all their lives, those just becoming acquainted with the state, or those looking to visit or relocate. Published by Mann Media, Inc., the award-winning magazine reaches more than 1,100,030 readers each month, with subscribers in every state and nearly 30 foreign countries. Learn more at  ourstate.com.