prospective vendors
- please be advised that booth space will never be offered or solicited through social media.
- do not fall victim to scams on facebook and instagram as any requests for money and/or personal information on those platforms, whether in the comments or direct messages, are not legitimate.
- payment will never be requested through venmo, cash app, etc.
About The Festival
This event began as the Minges Pumpkin Festival in 1984. Over the years the minges family transformed the event from a small backyard gathering into an event that brings together thousands of people from all over the region.
In 2015 the festival relocated to a neighboring family farm and a tradition that began over three decades ago continues just a few minutes away.
This is an annual event that takes place the third full weekend in October and serves as a community wide celebration of the fall season.
This event began as the Minges Pumpkin Festival in 1984. Over the years the minges family transformed the event from a small backyard gathering into an event that brings together thousands of people from all over the region.
In 2015 the festival relocated to a neighboring family farm and a tradition that began over three decades ago continues just a few minutes away.
This is an annual event that takes place the third full weekend in October and serves as a community wide celebration of the fall season.
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Pumpkin Festival FAQ
When is the festival? - the 2024 event will take place on October 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and October 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where is the festival? - The festival is located at 6040 Kilby Road. in Harrison, Ohio. This location is only a few miles from the previous location on New Haven Road.
Where do we park? - This event features on site parking. The gates to the parking lot will open at 8 a.m. each day and there will be police officers and local boy scout troops directing cars. Parking is free and there are shuttles running from designated points in the parking lot to take visitors to and from the main entrance gates.
Is this event handicap accessible? - Yes, but there are some things to keep in mind. There is a handicapped parking lot offering closer access to one of the festival entrance gates, but this lot does fill quickly and space can be limited. This event does take place on a farm and the terrain can be uneven. The surface of the festival grounds will be mostly grass and gravel.
What is the price of admission? - Admission is $7. Kids 12 and under are free. only cash is accepted at the admission gates.
Do you offer group rates or other discounts? - sorry, not at this time.
Can I host my own private event during the festival? - sorry, but no private party packages are available at this time.
What's there to do? - There will be arts and crafts exhibitors, live music, live demonstrations, activities for children, and more. Please visit the entertainment page for more information.
How many craft exhibitors do you have? - over 180 exhibitors were on site for the 2023 event with nine different states represented.
Is food available? - Yes, there are over 20 food vendors serving a wide variety of options.
Are there any ATM's? - Yes, there are ATM's located at each festival entrance and within the festival grounds.
Will the festival be cancelled due to poor weather? - This festival will be held rain or shine but if severe weather is imminent, the festival area must be evacuated.
Can I bring my pet to the festival? - pets are not prohibited in outdoor areas but they are not permitted to enter any of the large tents due to safety concerns for your pet and possibly other festival guests. although we love animals as much as you, the safest choice is to not bring your pet to this event.
Do you serve beer or any other kind of alcohol? - in recognition of breast cancer awareness there will be a craft beer garden with net proceeds going to Susan G Komen for the Cure and the American Cancer Society. The beer garden tent will open at 11 each day and alcohol must stay within this area.
Do you sell pumpkins? - Yes, a wide variety of pumpkins are available including many specialty varieties. All pumpkins are priced by size.
How do I become a vendor? - Click here for more information about becoming either a food vendor or craft exhibitor.
Do you offer any opportunities for local civic groups to raise money? - Yes, although all non-profit booth opportunities are filled quickly. Please email [email protected] if your group is interested in helping with different aspects of the event. Many civic groups, including local boy scout troops, cub scout packs, the Knights of Columbus, school organizations, etc. join the effort in exchange for a donation to their organization.
Can I promote my business and/or cause/issue at this festival? - Solicitation of any kind/for any reason and/or the distribution of pamphlets, business cards, raffle tickets, etc. is strictly prohibited without prior approval from the planning committee.
When is the festival? - the 2024 event will take place on October 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and October 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where is the festival? - The festival is located at 6040 Kilby Road. in Harrison, Ohio. This location is only a few miles from the previous location on New Haven Road.
Where do we park? - This event features on site parking. The gates to the parking lot will open at 8 a.m. each day and there will be police officers and local boy scout troops directing cars. Parking is free and there are shuttles running from designated points in the parking lot to take visitors to and from the main entrance gates.
Is this event handicap accessible? - Yes, but there are some things to keep in mind. There is a handicapped parking lot offering closer access to one of the festival entrance gates, but this lot does fill quickly and space can be limited. This event does take place on a farm and the terrain can be uneven. The surface of the festival grounds will be mostly grass and gravel.
What is the price of admission? - Admission is $7. Kids 12 and under are free. only cash is accepted at the admission gates.
Do you offer group rates or other discounts? - sorry, not at this time.
Can I host my own private event during the festival? - sorry, but no private party packages are available at this time.
What's there to do? - There will be arts and crafts exhibitors, live music, live demonstrations, activities for children, and more. Please visit the entertainment page for more information.
How many craft exhibitors do you have? - over 180 exhibitors were on site for the 2023 event with nine different states represented.
Is food available? - Yes, there are over 20 food vendors serving a wide variety of options.
Are there any ATM's? - Yes, there are ATM's located at each festival entrance and within the festival grounds.
Will the festival be cancelled due to poor weather? - This festival will be held rain or shine but if severe weather is imminent, the festival area must be evacuated.
Can I bring my pet to the festival? - pets are not prohibited in outdoor areas but they are not permitted to enter any of the large tents due to safety concerns for your pet and possibly other festival guests. although we love animals as much as you, the safest choice is to not bring your pet to this event.
Do you serve beer or any other kind of alcohol? - in recognition of breast cancer awareness there will be a craft beer garden with net proceeds going to Susan G Komen for the Cure and the American Cancer Society. The beer garden tent will open at 11 each day and alcohol must stay within this area.
Do you sell pumpkins? - Yes, a wide variety of pumpkins are available including many specialty varieties. All pumpkins are priced by size.
How do I become a vendor? - Click here for more information about becoming either a food vendor or craft exhibitor.
Do you offer any opportunities for local civic groups to raise money? - Yes, although all non-profit booth opportunities are filled quickly. Please email [email protected] if your group is interested in helping with different aspects of the event. Many civic groups, including local boy scout troops, cub scout packs, the Knights of Columbus, school organizations, etc. join the effort in exchange for a donation to their organization.
Can I promote my business and/or cause/issue at this festival? - Solicitation of any kind/for any reason and/or the distribution of pamphlets, business cards, raffle tickets, etc. is strictly prohibited without prior approval from the planning committee.