The Heritage Foundation’s 36th Annual Pumpkinfest is Middle Tennessee’s largest family fall festival returning this year on October 26, 2019! With over 65,000 people in attendance, the festival stretches along Main Street and its side avenues in downtown Franklin and offers tons of festive fun for people of all ages!
Guests can experience new activities such as Williamson County High School Battle of the Bands, revamped costume parade and Leiper’s Fork Distillery Whiskey Lounge. Another exciting addition to Pumpkinfest will be activities at Franklin Grove Estate and Gardens, including a Heritage Classroom pop-up, pumpkin patch, photo opportunity, book talks and more from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Pumpkinfest highlights include:
Our Famous Kids Zone produced by Church of the City from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Free)
Costume Contests:
NEW! Revamped costume parade down Main Street
People Costume Contest at 11:30 a.m. at the Main Stage
Pet Costume Contest sponsored by Mars Petcare at 2:00 p.m. at the GRSM Acoustic Corner Stage
Sister Cities “Great Pumpkin” photo booth and Guess the Weight Contest
Extreme Pumpkin Carving sponsored by Parks Realty
Hundreds of craft and food vendors
Bavarian Bierhaus Beer Garden
Leiper’s Fork Distillery Whiskey Lounge
NEW! Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens Activities from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Pre-restoration tours of the main mansion
Heritage Classroom activities for kids like candle dipping, pool noodle log cabin building and more
Pumpkin patch photo opportunities
Presentation about Williamson County Women in History from County Historian Rick Warwick
Heritage Foundation VIP Member Lounge sponsored by Berry Farms
Downtown Franklin Rotary Chili Cook-Off
Live entertainment on multiple stages
Williamson County High School Battle of the Bands presented by Dark Horse Institute
This year, there will also be a new mobile app to help visitors maximize their experience and easily locate different activities.
Parking and shuttle services from Franklin Transit Authority will be available from Church of the City and The Park at Harlinsdale Farm for $1 per person each way. No pets, non-folding strollers, food or drink are allowed on the trolleys.
