Pumpkinfest - Downtown Carleton Place

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PUMPKINFEST WEEKEND

Three Day Festival

Pumpkinfest is back in Downtown Carleton Place October 2–4, 2026, with a weekend packed with fall fun for the whole family! Friday night, we’re getting our country groove on at the MEWS with Man! I Feel Like Shania!, cloggers, line dancing and a lively Vendor Night Market. Saturday and Sunday, don’t miss the Family Fun Zone at Carleton Junction, packed with an inflatable obstacle course, petting zoo, free face painting and balloon twisting, pumpkin-themed crafts and Circus Delights Magic Shows. Hop aboard the Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off Bus on Saturday and explore downtown from a whole new perspective, then wrap up the weekend Sunday with the People & Pets Halloween Parade and a free outdoor showing of Toy Story 5. There’s something happening all weekend long — come play, explore and celebrate Pumpkinfest in Downtown Carleton Place!

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Vendors & Businesses

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Days of Fun

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Live performances

Celebrate Fall

Pumpkinfest is three days packed with unforgettable experiences for all ages. From circus shows, buskers, and live music to outdoor movies, face painting, balloon twisting, and memorable family fun, there’s non-stop excitement around every corner. Add in the Hop-on Hop-off Double-Decker bus tours, live wood carving, and concerts, and you’ve got a festival filled with one-of-a-kind moments you won’t find anywhere else.

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Local Flavour

With 3 local Markets, and SO many local boutiques shops, cafes & restaurants in on the fun – Pumpkinfest is a celebration of community creativity and fall harvest flavours. Browse vibrant markets and discover fall offers local shop seasonal specials from downtown businesses. Along the way, enjoy pumpkin-themed treats, cozy café stops, and craft brews that capture the spirit of autumn in Carleton Place.

Take BUS on US

SKIP THE PARKING & SPEND THE DAY!

From 10 – 3:30 Hop on a shuttle bus leaving from RONA Carleton Place and stopping at Joe Mamma Cycles 49 Moore St. only steps from the action at Carleton Junction.

please note the Shuttle service ENDS at 3:30 which mean the final pickup will be before 3:30 pm at Joe Mamma Cycles.

Friday October 2nd 5pm-9:30pm

Carleton Place Mews | Get you’re Country Groove on!

Take in an evening of fun and unforgettable entertainment – shop local and explore!

A locally Crafted Vendor Market
Food & Drinks and Shopping
Performances from Next Step Cloggers
FREE Line Dancing from Total Rhythm Dance Studio and
Fun & Games
Country Concert from Man! Feels Like Shania!
Explore Shops & Restaurants
Eye Spy Pumpkin Hunt

Saturday October 3rd 10am – 8:30pm

Non-stop action and more fun than can be contained in just one space! Start your day at Carleton Junction!

Non-stop action and more fun than can be contained in just one space! Start your day at Carleton Junction!
Family Fun Zone – air bouncers, pumpkin games, crafts and more sponsored by Turpin KIA
Facepainting & Balloon Twisting with Rona Carleton Place
Circus Delights Magic Show @ 1:00PM sponsored by Minto
Hop-on to explore on a Double Decker Bus sponsored by Lepine Apartments
Stealing The Bloom Farm Co. Petting Zoo
Meet The Keepers Animal Rescue Show @ 11:00AM
Mini Golf
Snacks & Treats
Movie in the Park featuring “Toy Story 5” @ 6:30PM

Saturday October 3rd

Downtown Carleton Place | A whole day of FUN!

Hop-on & Hop-off to Explore the sights and take in the local flavour from 11-4

Shop Local and Explore
Tastes of Fall
Sales, specials and activities from our local business community – stay tuned for details!

Sunday October 4th 10am -3pm

Carleton Junction & Downtown Carleton Place | A whole day of FUN!

Family Fun Zone, Mini Golf, Games & Crafts sponsored by Turpin KIA
Face Painting & Balloon Twisting with RONA
Pets & People Halloween Parade @ 11:00AM
Circus Delights Magic Show 1:00PM Sponsored by MINTO
Mini Golf
A locally Crafted Market at Market Square 10:00PM – 3:00PM
Festival of Small Halls Concert: The East Coast Experience- 3:00PM at the Carleton Place Arena

Sponsorship & CoLLABORATION

Community Partners

We sincerely thank our community partners for their generous support and collaboration in making Pumpkinfest a success. Together, we make the celebration happen.