5 reasons to attend the Circleville Pumpkin Show

For over a century, the small town of Circleville, OH has played host to one of the largest fall festivals in the midwest. The Circleville Pumpkin Show attracts more than 400,000 visitors over the course of the four day event who enjoy multiple parades, live entertainment, delicious eats, and plenty family fun.

If you’re not already convinced, here are five reasons to check out the Circleville Pumpkin Show October 16- 19.

The Parades

Each day of the 4-day festival features unique and festive processions. To kick things off on Wednesday, the Little Miss Pumpkin Show Parade and Miss Pumpkin Show Parade are scheduled. Baby Parade and Bands & Youth Organizations are planned for Thursday with the Pet Parade and Fraternal Organizations slated for Friday. The Pumpkin Show will round out with a parade of Ohio Festival & Events Association Queens.

The Entertainment

In addition to the parades, live entertainment will swoon the festival crowd including Buckshot Band, Smokin’ Ham Band, Brianna Hill, Todd Berry Music, Mac Thomas, Buckeye Nutz Cloggers, Kingston Kickers Line Dance, and many more!

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Largest Pumpkins Show

We all love a good basketball-sized pumpkin for porch decoration, but have you ever seen a 1,607-pound bounty? Awe in the wonder of local farmers’ harvests at the Circleville Largest Pumpkin Show!

The Food

From your deep fried favorites to seasonal creations like pumpkin pizza, the Circleville Pumpkin Show’s food lineup does not disappoint. Approximately 23,000 pumpkin pies and over 100,000 pumpkin donuts are sold at the fest—will you be among the sales?

Also, don’t forget to check out the 400-pound pumpkin pie from Lindsey’s Bakery on West Main Street!

The Rides

Got the kids in tow? After gassing them up with pumpkin-spice everything, let them loose in the Circleville Pumpkin Show amusement park. For just $25 a day, your tikes will have access to 25-30 thrills across the fest—some even suitable for moms and dads!

The Circleville Pumpkin Show runs from Wednesday, October 6 through Saturday, October 19. Admission is free. For more information including parking and shuttle details, visit pumpkinshow.com.

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