🎃 MainStreet Dayton Celebrates 20th Annual Pumpkinfest October 30-31

Dayton’s downtown is gearing up for two days of family-friendly fall festivities as MainStreet Dayton marks two decades of Pumpkinfest. The event draws visitors from across the region to the courthouse lawn and downtown streets for pumpkin patches, contests, live entertainment, and trick-or-treating.

📅 What’s Happening & When

The celebration kicks off Friday, October 30, with a seniors costume contest at 2:00 p.m. at Centennial Park, followed by the pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating corner opening at 4:00 p.m. on the courthouse lawn at the corner of 3rd and Court Street. The pumpkin patch, sponsored by Lake Drive Baptist Church, runs from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. that evening. ✨

Saturday, October 31, expands the festivities with a full day of activities. A petting zoo operates from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the courthouse lawn. The schedule includes a chili cook-off and pumpkin baking competition at noon, a pumpkin pie eating contest at 2:00 p.m., and pumpkin patch judging at 3:00 p.m. Live entertainment features performances by Cannon Creek, Center Stage Dance, Boots & Roses, and Wade Sims throughout the day. 🎶

Trick-or-treating runs from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. downtown and on the courthouse lawn, with a glowstick dance party wrapping up the evening at 7:00 p.m. at Centennial Park. Downtown stores and vendors remain open from 10:00 a.m. throughout the day. 🍂

🤝 Community Involvement & Volunteers Needed

MainStreet Dayton is actively seeking volunteers to help make the event successful. Those interested in volunteering for any timeframe or capacity are encouraged to reach out to Toby Brogden. Whether helping with setup, managing activity stations, or assisting with cleanup, community members of all ages can contribute to the celebration. 💪

📍 Location & Contact Information

Pumpkinfest takes place throughout downtown Dayton, with primary activities centered on the courthouse lawn and Centennial Park. For more details, visit MainStreetDayton.org or call 423-775-8847. 📞