Fall is in the air and we couldn’t be happier. From the brilliant colors that cover the landscape in North Carolina to the smell of freshly fallen leaves, taste of pumpkin spice treats, coffees, beer, and more, we are ready for all things that celebrate the season – as well as the mighty gourd known as the pumpkin. Gather up the kids, load up the car and head to any (or all) of the following pumpkin festivals in North Carolina this year. Fun is nearly a guarantee, so check ’em out below…
- Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival - Spring Hope | October 1-2, 2021
Facebook/Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival If you are into humongous gourds then this is one festival you don’t want to miss! Located 20 miles due west of Rocky Mount, the tiny town of Spring Hope (population, about 1500) transforms into a fall wonderland the first weekend of October each year. Folks attending the National Pumpkin Festival love the feel of this friendly small town and the big parade through the middle of town on Saturday is one event you won’t want to miss. Find out more about this family affair here. Spring Hope, NC 27882, USA
- The Great Pumpkin Fest - Carowinds | Saturdays and Sundays, through October 31, 2021
Carowinds Run, don’t walk, on over to Carowinds for this seasonal event that features a variety of activities. Have fun in Peppermint Patty’s Haybale Maze, Candy Corn Acres, Lucy’s Mummy Pit, and more. Get the full scoop at this link on the official Carowinds website. Carowinds, 300 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA
- Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park - Brevard | Fridays and Saturdays, October 8-30, 2021
Facebook/Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park, Brevard NC Brevard’s beloved Silvermont Park transforms into a Halloween scream with lighted Pumpkin Fest trails, children’s games, live entertainment, and so much more. The event takes place every Friday and Saturday night from October 8th through the 30th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $5 per person, cash or check only (no plastic accepted). Learn more about it right here. Brevard, NC, USA
- Quaker Lake Pumpkin Festival - Climax | October 16, 2021
Quaker Lake Camp Family fun goes into overdrive at the annual Pumpkin Festival held at Quaker Lake Camp. Come prepared for a variety of must-try things, like smashing pumpkins, pumpkin painting, hayrides, and more. Come hungry and chow down on some fair food as you enjoy the live music. The event takes place from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $3 per person. Some activities will require additional fees in cash only. Learn all about it right over here. Quaker Lake Camp, 1503 NC-62, Climax, NC 27233, USA
- PumpkinFest - Franklin | Oct. 23, 2021
Facebook/PumpkinFest The fun takes place in downtown Franklin as this annual street festival celebrating all things autumn like the world-famous Pumpkin Roll, a costume parade and contest, street vendors, live entertainment, and a pumpkin pie eating contest, among other fun events, too! Learn more here. Franklin, NC 28734, USA
6, Statesville Pumpkin Festival - Statesville | November 6, 2021
Statesville Pumpkin Festival From the Classic Car Cruise-In to free games (like corn hole, bocce, Polish horseshoes, and more), to arts and crafts, food, and three stages filled with entertainment of all types, this is one annual event that really gets the streets in downtown Statesville hopping in celebration of the fall season. Bring the kids. Bring the dogs (on a leash). Bring yourself over for a fun-filled day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more at this link. Statesville, NC, USA
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Facebook/Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival
If you are into humongous gourds then this is one festival you don’t want to miss! Located 20 miles due west of Rocky Mount, the tiny town of Spring Hope (population, about 1500) transforms into a fall wonderland the first weekend of October each year. Folks attending the National Pumpkin Festival love the feel of this friendly small town and the big parade through the middle of town on Saturday is one event you won’t want to miss. Find out more about this family affair here.
Spring Hope, NC 27882, USA
Carowinds
Run, don’t walk, on over to Carowinds for this seasonal event that features a variety of activities. Have fun in Peppermint Patty’s Haybale Maze, Candy Corn Acres, Lucy’s Mummy Pit, and more. Get the full scoop at this link on the official Carowinds website.
Carowinds, 300 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA
Facebook/Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park, Brevard NC
Brevard’s beloved Silvermont Park transforms into a Halloween scream with lighted Pumpkin Fest trails, children’s games, live entertainment, and so much more. The event takes place every Friday and Saturday night from October 8th through the 30th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $5 per person, cash or check only (no plastic accepted). Learn more about it right here.
Brevard, NC, USA
Quaker Lake Camp
Family fun goes into overdrive at the annual Pumpkin Festival held at Quaker Lake Camp. Come prepared for a variety of must-try things, like smashing pumpkins, pumpkin painting, hayrides, and more. Come hungry and chow down on some fair food as you enjoy the live music. The event takes place from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $3 per person. Some activities will require additional fees in cash only. Learn all about it right over here.
Quaker Lake Camp, 1503 NC-62, Climax, NC 27233, USA
Facebook/PumpkinFest
The fun takes place in downtown Franklin as this annual street festival celebrating all things autumn like the world-famous Pumpkin Roll, a costume parade and contest, street vendors, live entertainment, and a pumpkin pie eating contest, among other fun events, too! Learn more here.
Franklin, NC 28734, USA
Statesville Pumpkin Festival
From the Classic Car Cruise-In to free games (like corn hole, bocce, Polish horseshoes, and more), to arts and crafts, food, and three stages filled with entertainment of all types, this is one annual event that really gets the streets in downtown Statesville hopping in celebration of the fall season. Bring the kids. Bring the dogs (on a leash). Bring yourself over for a fun-filled day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more at this link.
Statesville, NC, USA
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