Map & Schedule for Pumpkinfest Oct 25th

The 31st annual Pumpkinfest will take place Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m..

Pumpkinfest is a full day of free entertainment, presented by the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County. The festival will stretch along Main Street from First to Fifth avenues, and will also include portions of Third and Fourth avenues. Attendees can expect a day of live music, various contests, an array of arts and crafts booths, a chili cook-off and much more.

You can get around Pumpkinfest easily using the map and schedule below:pumpkinfestmap-page-0

 

 

Two stages offering continuous entertainment from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

  •  The Bethel University stage at City Hall will feature five performance groups from Bethel’s Renaissance program: two bluegrass bands, a Southern gospel quartet, a 15-voice group and a 55-member choir.
  • The School of Rock stage at Five Points will feature a variety of local performance schools and regional groups.
  • Then at 5 p.m. on the School of Rock stage, The People’s Church will present the Battle of the Bands, a competition between four teenage bands—the winner will go home with a cash prize of $500. For band audition information, email Danielle at [email protected].
  • A vibrant children’s area, presented by The People’s Church, will be located on Third Avenue South and will include pumpkin painting, free games, pony and train rides, inflatables and more.
  • More than 80 arts and crafts booths will feature unique, handcrafted wares that complement fall and the holiday season including jewelry, food and home décor items. Booths will be open along Main Street from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Over a dozen food vendors will be selling traditional street festival favorites like corn dogs and hot dogs, barbecue, funnel cakes and kettle corn, as well as fresh bagels, gourmet coffee, fish tacos and jambalaya.
  • A community swing dance will commence at 4:45 p.m. on the Public Square to the sounds of 5 Points Swing. Unsure of your swing dance skills?  Local dancers will be there to warm you up with brief instructions before the band starts up.

 

Check back tomorrow for more Pumpkinfest news!