The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival

September 28, 2024 | 10am-4pm

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 10am to 4pm, The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival brings to life a variety of festive fall fun. Shop from a large selection of local vendors, taste your way through the creations of local food trucks, and participate in all the pumpkin themed fun. This event is free, family-friendly, and the greatest way to kick-off the fall season in Rapid City.

Schedule of Events: 

• 10:00 AM – Vendors, Kid Zone, and Pumpkin Weigh-Off begin
• 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM – Voting for Best Painted or Carved Pumpkin from the Pumpkin Carving Contest (Main Street Square)
• 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM – Touch-a-Truck (City Hall)
• 10:15 AM – Drumline and mascots lead procession from Main Street Square to Memorial Park
• 11:00 AM – First Round of Pumpkin Chunkin’ (Trebuchets at Memorial Park)
• 12:00 PM – Winners Announced for Pumpkin Weigh-Off (City Hall)
• 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM – Wilt Brothers Band (Main Street Square)
• 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM – Pub Crawl
• 1:00 PM – Second Round of Pumpkin Chunkin’ (Trebuchets at Memorial Park)
• 3:00 PM – Third Round of Pumpkin Chunkin’ (Trebuchets at Memorial Park)
• 4:00 PM – Event Concludes

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