Downtown Pumpkin Festival

Saturday, October 10th, 2026
12:00 - 5:00pm

This year, the pumpkin Festival will be held on three recently renovated blocks of 4th Street

4th STreet: BETWEEN N Railroad Avenue and jefferson Avenue

Join us for the 7th Annual Downtown Pumpkin Festival as we celebrate fall with three blocks of family-friendly fun throughout downtown Loveland!

This year, we’re partnering with Find Your Light and Loveland Parks & Recreation to bring you an expanded festival experience across three blocks of 4th Street.

The Loveland Downtown District will bring you the traditional Pumpkin Festival favorites you know and love! Grab a $15 pumpkin decorating ticket and choose from six artist-designed kits, a carving kit, or a special Fireman Pumpkin Kit provided by Loveland Fire Rescue.

Watch talented artists create incredible pumpkin sculptures, hang with DJ Beetlejuice and take part in fun activities like the Pumpkin Ring Toss, Pumpkin Bowling, Pumpkin Golf with Tee Shots and more!

Enjoy delicious eats from local food vendors and food trucks throughout the festival.

The general event is FREE to attend. Pumpkin decorating requires a $15 ticket.

PURCHASE YOUR TICKET!

Farmers Market Block — 4th Street between N Railroad Avenue and Cleveland Ave
Visitors can shop local farmers market stands, pick out the perfect pumpkin, browse vendors and enjoy the fall atmosphere.

Pumpkin Decorating Block — 4th Street between Cleveland Avenue and Lincoln Avenue
The heart of the Pumpkin Festival will feature pumpkin decorating, live pumpkin sculpting plus check out this year’s giant pumpkin! Guess the weight of the pumpkin and get a prize if you’re closest!
Visitors can purchase a $15 pumpkin decorating ticket, which includes a large pumpkin, festival tote bag, decorating supplies and the opportunity to work with a local artist on a unique pumpkin design. Additional pumpkins and decorative gourds will also be available for purchase during the event.

Entertainment Block — 4th Street between Lincoln Avenue and Jefferson Avenue
Hosted by Find Your Light Theatre Co. and Brandon Harrington AKA DJ Beetlejuice, this block will feature spooky entertainment, carnival-style activities, multiple contests and a family-friendly haunted house.
Entertainment Block activities include the FNBO Group & Family Costume Contest at 1pm, a “Trolls” performance by Find Your Light Theatre Co. at 2pm, the Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest at 3pm and a Pumpkin Hoisting Contest at 4pm. All contests are free to enter, space is limited in some of the events with advance registration available.

Decorate a Pumpkin!

Please purchase pumpkin decorating tickets in advance online or at the check in booth at the event- day of sales are available!

Pumpkin Decorator Tickets Include:

One large pumpkin
Pumpkin festival tote bag (to help carry your pumpkin)
One ticket to meet up with a local artist at their booth. They will provide a kit to decorate your pumpkin in a creative fashion.
Sponsor giveaway items & swag.

Pumpkin decorations are included with the cost of your pumpkin.
tickets available day of the event- cash or card.

Additional pumpkins will be available to purchase that day, along with decorative gourds, etc.

*Please note - there will be no refunds due to weather.

PURCHASE YOUR TICKET!

Seeking Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers for our upcoming Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 10th! From helping with activities and games to keeping things running smoothly throughout the day, there are plenty of ways to get involved.

Volunteering is a great way to spend the day downtown, meet people, support a local event and help create a fun experience for our community.

Grab a friend and join our volunteer crew!

Volunteer at the Pumpkin Festival!