The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival
September 2025
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: TBD
Event Fun & Festivities
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How much does it cost to attend The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival?
Attendance to The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival in Rapid City is free, but some festival activities require a fee.
- Jumping Castles: $12
- 3 Buck Chuck : $3
- Pumpkin Painting: $5
- KidZone Pass: $15 includes jumping castles, 3 buck chuck, and pumpkin painting
What kid friendly activities are at The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival?
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The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival in Rapid City is full of kid friendly activities including: pumpkin painting, jumping castles, face painting, pumpkin chucking entertainment, and more!
Who creates the pumpkin catapults for The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival?
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That pumpkin catapults that send pumpkins flying across Memorial Park are creating by students at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in Rapid City.
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