Get ready to experience the ultimate autumn celebration! The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival is not only the biggest annual event in Downtown Rapid City but a beloved tradition that embodies the heart and soul of the fall season. From Main Street Square to Memorial Park, this festival is a sprawling celebration that has something for everyone.
From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival brings to life a variety of festive fall fun. Shop from dozens of local vendors, taste your way through the creations of local food trucks, and participate in all the pumpkin-themed fun. Those 21 and older can cap off their day by joining the Pumpkin Pub Crawl through Downtown Rapid City. This event is free, family-friendly, and the greatest way to kick-off the fall season in Rapid City.
Schedule of Events:
10:00 a.m. – Vendors, Kidz Zone, Pumpkin Weigh-Off
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. – Vote for your favorite decorated pumpkin (Main Street Square)
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. – Touch-A-Truck (City Hall parking lot)
10:15 a.m. – Drumline & Mascot procession (Main Street Square to Memorial Park)
11:00 a.m. – First Round of Pumpkin Chunkin' (Memorial Park)
12:00 p.m. – Pumpkin Weigh-Off winners announced (Main Street Square)
12:00-4:00 p.m. – Live music from Wilt Brothers Band (Main Street Square)
12:00 p.m. – Pumpkin Pub Crawl begins (Downtown bars & restaurant)
1:00 p.m. – Second Round of Pumpkin Chunkin' (Memorial Park)
3:00 p.m. – Final Round of Pumpkin Chunkin' (Memorial Park)
4:00 p.m. – Event ends
Schedule subject to change
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