The Pumpkin Show is the "Greatest Free Show on Earth"!  Hundreds of thousands of pumpkin fans crowd the streets of downtown Circleville, Ohio each October for just about anything pumpkin.

October 17, 2023

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Tuesday Night Preview - Concessions & Rides
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM: The Eyes of Freedom: Lima Company Memorial - Memorial Hall
5:00 PM: Pumpkin Show Community Band Concert - The Savings Bank Stage
6:30 PM: McGuffey Lane - The Savings Bank Stage

October 18, 2023

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Foresman Chimes - Courthouse
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM: Opening Ceremony - Court & Main St.
9:15 AM: Giant Pumpkin Weigh In - Court & Main St.
Nancy Martin Prettiest Pumpkin Award
3:30 PM: PARADE - Little Miss Pumpkin Show
4:00 PM: Competition Float Judging - Pickaway County Fairgrounds
8:00 PM: PARADE - Miss Pumpkin Show

121 East Franklin Street (Rear) - Believe in Fitness Building
6:00 PM: Pumpkin Show Community Band Concert 

Craft Demonstrations - 159 E. Franklin Street (Rear)
2:00 PM: Bobblin Miller, Quilt Basket
4:30 PM: Waldenna Hendrix, Corn Husk Dolls

East Franklin Street
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Gus "Squashcarver" Smithhisler Giant Pumpkin Carving Demonstrations

Memorial Hall - Corner of East Main and South Pickaway St.
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM: The Eyes of Freedom: Lima Company Memorial

Pinckney Street Stage
1:00 PM    Joshua Sandy
6:00 PM    Roundtown Radio

The Savings Bank Stage @ Pumpkin Show Park - 121 North Court Street
10:00 AM: DJ Music by Tune Stoned
11:00 AM: DJ Music by Tune Stoned
12:30 PM: Poverty String Band
4:00 PM: Little Miss Pumpkin Show Judging
6:30 PM: Columbus Zoo
9:00 PM: Miss Pumpkin Show Judging

October 19, 2023

9:00 AM: Baby Judging - Pickaway Agriculture and Event Center, 415 Lancaster Pike
3:30 PM: PARADE - Baby Parade
8:00 PM: PARADE - Parade of Bands

Craft Demonstrations - 159 E. Franklin Street (Rear)
2:00 PM: Jack Pine, The Making of Glass Pumpkins, Lecture
4:30 PM: Lillian and Evelyn Cooper, Fabric Rug

East Franklin Street
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Gus "Squashcarver" Smithhisler Giant Pumpkin Carving Demonstrations

Memorial Hall - Corner of East Main and South Pickaway St.
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM: The Eyes of Freedom: Lima Company Memorial

Pickaway - Franklin Street Stage
4:00 PM: Baby Parade Winners Announced
(Immediately following Parade)

Pinckney Street Stage
12:00 PM: Joshua Sandy
1:00 PM: Big Wheel Race Check-in Begins
1:30 PM: Big Wheel Race

The Savings Bank Stage @ Pumpkin Show Park - 121 North Court Street
10:00 AM: DJ Music by Tune Stoned
11:00 AM: YMCA Creative Arts Center
1:00 PM: Charmion Performing Arts Center Dance Team
5:00 PM: Pumpkin Show Community Band Concert
6:30 PM: Xperience Music

October 20, 2023

3:30 PM: PARADE - Pet Parade
8:00 PM: PARADE - Fraternal & Civic Organizations
121 East Franklin Street (Rear) - Believe in Fitness Building
6:00 PM: Pumpkin Show Community Band Concert

Craft Demonstrations - 159 E. Franklin Street (Rear)
2:00 PM: Ruth Holt, Chair Caning
4:30 PM: Ruth Holt, Wool Applique

East Franklin Street
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Gus "Squashcarver" Smithhisler Giant Pumpkin Carving Demonstrations
Memorial Hall - Corner of East Main and South Pickaway St.
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM: The Eyes of Freedom: Lima Company Memorial

Pickaway - Franklin Street Stage
3:45 PM: Pet Parade Judging & Winners Announced
(Immediately following Parade)

Pinckney Street Stage
1:00 PM: Maurices Fashion Show
2:00 PM: Trace Hawkins
5:00 PM: Roundtown Radio

The Savings Bank Stage @ Pumpkin Show Park - 121 North Court Street
10:00 AM: DJ Music by Tune Stoned
11:00 AM: Ryliegh Garrett
12:30 PM: Charmion Performing Arts Center
3:00 PM: Jacob Brown Music
5:00 PM: Travis Brown Band
6:30 PM: The Groove - 2022 QFM96 House Band

October 21, 2023

9:00 AM: Circleville Classic 5 Mile Run (Circleville High School)
8:00 PM: PARADE - Queen's Parade

Craft Demonstrations - 159 E. Franklin Street (Rear)
2:00 PM: Janice McMunn, Paper Piecing
4:30 PM: Ruth Holt, Making Clay Pumpkins

East Franklin Street
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Gus "Squashcarver" Smithhisler Giant Pumpkin Carving Demonstrations

Memorial Hall - Corner of East Main and South Pickaway St.
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM: The Eyes of Freedom: Lima Company Memorial

Pickaway - Franklin Street Stage
11:00 AM: Joshua Sandy
2:00 PM: Southern Grace Dancers
3:30 PM: Kingston Kickers
5:00 PM: Buckeye Nutz Cloggers

Pinckney Street Stage
12:00 PM: Poverty String Band
6:00 PM: Dynamic Mention Drum Corp.

The Savings Bank Stage @ Pumpkin Show Park - 121 North Court Street
10:00 AM: Praise Team of Trinity Lutheran Church
11:00 AM: Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest
(Adult contest immediately following kids)
1:00 PM: Buckshot
3:00 PM: Gavin Payne Band
4:30 PM: Poor 'Til Payday
6:30 PM: Ashley Huffer Band

Date: October 17- 21, 2023

Location: Various Venue in Circleville, OH 43113.

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