PumpkinFest
Festivalgoers can browse more than 140 arts and crafts artisans alongside dozens of food and beverage vendors. Live entertainment takes place across multiple stages, accompanied by a whiskey lounge, a beer garden, and fall activities in Autumn Alley. Families can visit the KidZone for children's games and crafts, participate in costume contests for people and pets, or explore downtown shops during the Scarecrow Crawl.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Hours
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM. People Costume Contest: 12:30 PM.
Neighborhood
Downtown Franklin
Food & Drink
More than 30 food and beverage vendors serve seasonal festival eats alongside a dedicated beer garden and whiskey lounge.
Parking
Park-and-ride shuttle service is available from Harlinsdale Farm and Franklin High School; the shuttle costs $1 per person each way. Handicap accessible parking is at the 2nd and 4th Avenue garages or via the Park & Ride service. Downtown parking is limited, and there is no street parking within the festival footprint.
Accessibility
Handicap accessible parking is available in the 2nd and 4th Avenue garages or via the Park & Ride shuttle service.
Pets
Pets are included in the pet costume contest. Pet owners are advised to bring hydration and waste bags, keep pets leashed, clean up after them, consider the weather, and decide whether the festival environment is appropriate for their pet. Pets are not allowed on the transit vehicles.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Park & Ride shuttle service runs from Harlinsdale Farm and Franklin High School, but pets and non-folding strollers are not permitted on transit vehicles.
- If bringing a dog, keep them leashed and come prepared with waste bags and water.
- In case of severe weather, designated public storm shelters include The Franklin Theatre, St. Philip Catholic Church, and the 2nd and 4th Avenue parking garages.
Special Events & Promotions
- PumpkinFest is expanding to a two-day celebration for the first time this season.
- The Scarecrow Crawl offers festival visitors downtown merchant discounts and treats, plus a chance to win a movie ticket to The Franklin Theatre.
Links & Contact
Run by Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are pets allowed at the festival?
Yes, pets are welcome if kept leashed, but owners must bring hydration and waste bags. Note that pets are not permitted on the Franklin Transit shuttles.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The festival is rain or shine, but it will close if conditions become unsafe due to high winds or severe storms.
What activities are available for children?
The KidZone offers children's activities, games, and arts and crafts, and families can also watch cartoons on the big screen at The Franklin Theatre.
Are there costume contests?
Yes, the festival features costume contests for both people and pets.
Where can visitors find first aid or lost items?
First aid is located at the Williamson Medical Center EMS booth on Public Square, and lost and found is handled at the Heritage Foundation booth (C1) on Public Square.
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