Illustration of a fall festival scene (Circleville Pumpkin Show)

Circleville Pumpkin Show

Visitors can explore street displays featuring over 100,000 pounds of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, along with an array of competitive exhibits showcasing baked goods, canned goods, and home arts. Downtown streets are filled with dozens of amusement rides, seven distinct parades, and entertainment across multiple stages. A wide variety of pumpkin-inspired foods is available throughout the show, including pumpkin donuts, pies, burgers, waffles, and ice cream.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Admission to the Show is free. Ride wristbands are $30 per person per day for 10 AM to 4 PM.

Hours

The Show is open 10 AM to 10 PM daily. Ride wristbands are listed for 10 AM to 4 PM.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Circleville

Food & Drink

A wide variety of pumpkin specialties are sold throughout the streets, including pumpkin donuts, pies, burgers, waffles, cream puffs, and milkshakes, with no alcohol permitted for sale.

Parking

Shuttle parking is described at AMVETS, Lighthouse Baptist Church, and Ohio Christian University. The AMVETS shuttle costs $5 per carload roundtrip; Lighthouse Baptist Church offers free parking and shuttle; Ohio Christian University parking and shuttle costs $5 per carload.

Going?

Location

Downtown Circleville · 159 East Franklin Street, Circleville, Ohio 43113 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families and festivalgoers of all ages

Vibe

Bustling, festive, and traditional

Energy Level

High

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Park-and-ride shuttle services operate from locations such as AMVETS, Lighthouse Baptist Church, and Ohio Christian University.
  • Stop by the Information Booth located in the center of the show area next to the pumpkin display if you need directions or assistance.
  • More than 70 portable restrooms are placed throughout the show area for visitor convenience.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Discount ride tickets and wristbands are advertised.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are alcoholic beverages sold at the event?

No, alcoholic beverages are not permitted to be sold on the streets.

What kinds of pumpkin treats can visitors buy?

Vendors sell pumpkin donuts, pies, cookies, burgers, taffy, ice cream, cake, soups, waffles, cream puffs, fudge, and milkshakes.

How many parades take place during the show?

There are seven parades across the four days, including the Little Miss, Miss Pumpkin Show, Baby, Band, Pet, Civic, and Queen's parades.

What types of exhibits are on display?

Visitors can view displays of giant pumpkins, squash, and gourds, as well as exhibits of canned goods, baked goods, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and home arts and crafts.

Are there amusement rides at the show?

Yes, there are typically 25 to 30 rides set up along the streets for children and adults.

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