Festivals & Fairs
PumpkinFest
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Get ready to let the good times roll! Franklin, North Carolina's 30th Annual PumpkinFest will roll into action on Saturday, October 17, 2026. People of all ages are sure to enjoy Franklin's largest street festival. Children and adults alike will have a blast taking part in traditional and some very non-traditional fall festivities including the "World Famous Pumpkin Roll" contest. The Costume Parade and Contest is another highlight of the day. And don't miss out on vendors including mounta
Every year
PumpkinFest returns every year, typically the third Saturday in October. This edition: Pumpkin Fest.
More of Franklin's every-year traditions on the annual events page.