Celebrating Giant Pumpkins And Their Growers!

Schedule of Events

Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Giant pumpkins, vegetables and fruits will be weighed throughout the festival (7AM - 2PM). Best time to view the pumpkins is between 10AM - Noon.

The Great Pumpkin Races

A race for every age! Day of registration/packet pick-up begins at 8:30am on the Front Porch Plaza
9AM- The Great Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk (9yrs old+)
Approx. 10:15AM- Lil Pumpkin 1/4 Mile Run (5-8 yrs old)
Approx. 10:30AM- Tiny Tot 75 Yard Pumpkin Trot (1-4 yrs old)

For race details and registration see Run Info section.

Pumpkin Dessert Contest

Brought to you by Costco Wholesale! Do you have what it takes to make the best pumpkin dessert in the Chippewa Valley? Anyone can enter the contest as long as you pre-register.

For dessert contest details and registration see Dessert Contest section.

Artist Market

Enjoy browsing the numerous artist booths all featuring Fall items! The market will be open from 8:30am - 2pm and will be located on the small lit plaza along Front Porch Place.

Pumpkin Costume Contest

Is your pumpkin costume better than the rest?! Anyone can enter the contest! Registration will be day of contest starting at 10:30 AM.

For costume contest details see Costume Contest section.

Dog Costume Contest

Let's not forget about our fur friends! Any dog can enter the contest! Registration will be day of contest starting at 10:30 AM.

Apple Slingshot

This year brought to you by Mathnasium and Mcilquham Orchard and Strawberries! Test your accuracy skills as you launch apples from the overlook of River Prairie Pond, located near the Veteran's Tribute Plaza. Participants will be challenged to use the apple slingshot to hit a floating target in River Prairie Pond. Those who hit the target will be entered into a prize drawing. Cost is 5 apples for $5 and will be available from 10am - 2pm or while supplies last. Fun for the entire family!

Rubber Ducky Race

Will your duck be the fastest of them all? Ducks can be purchased starting at 9Am with the race being at noon!

Kid Pumpkin Decorating

Kids can come decorate a pumpkin while supplies lasts! Decorating will begin at 11AM

Ginormous Pumpkin Drop

Brought to you by Market & Johnson! A Ginormous pumpkin filled with candy will be dropped out of mid air! The pumpkin drop will be taking place at 3PM near the big American Flag near River Prairie Pavilion C (1658 Bluestem Blvd).

Date: September 23, 2023

Time: 9:00am to 3:30pm

Location:
River Prairie Park,
1419 Front Porch Place,
Altoona, WI 54720.

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