Milford Pumpkin Festival
Visitors can view massive entries in the Great Pumpkin Weigh Off, watch live pumpkin-carving demonstrations, and see an artist mural unfold over the weekend. The festival offers live musical performances across multiple stages, a haunted trail, scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, and a pumpkin catapult over Railroad Pond. Guests can also shop among artisan and craft booths, watch a rubber duck race, and enjoy local food vendors.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Hours
Fri 5:00-9:00pm; Sat 10:00am-9:00pm; Sun 10:00am-3:00pm.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Milford
Food & Drink
Food vendors line Middle Street and the Oval, and a ticketed tasting tent offers beer, wine, and spirits on Friday and Saturday.
Parking
Free parking is available at Milford High School and Milford Middle School, with free shuttle buses running throughout the festival. Additional parking locations are listed; some have no shuttle.
Accessibility
Handicapped parking is available at Town Hall on the Nashua Street side for vehicles with a placard.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Free parking is available at Milford Middle School and Milford High School with free shuttle bus service running to and from the festival.
- Downtown parking is minimal and strictly enforced by local police, so plan to use the shuttles or designated park-and-walk lots.
- Telescope star gazing and solar observing at Keyes Memorial Park are weather permitting.
Links & Contact
Run by Granite Town Festivities Committee
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Frequently Asked Questions
What activities are available for kids and families?
Families can participate in pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, face painting, games, bounce houses, and launching pumpkins from a catapult.
What is the Pumpkin Catapult?
The Pumpkin Catapult lets participants launch pumpkins toward targets set up in Railroad Pond, with proceeds benefiting Dollars For Scholars.
Is there live entertainment?
Yes, live bands and street performances run across three stages throughout the weekend, along with dance demonstrations and circus acts.
Can I see giant pumpkins at the festival?
Yes, giant pumpkins entered into the Great Pumpkin Weigh Off remain on display for the duration of the festival.
Is there a haunted attraction?
Yes, the Haunted Trail by Witches Spring operates on Friday and Saturday at Emerson Park.
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