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We'll see you this year! October 21 - 24, 2026 Contest Registrations

Registrations for Little Miss Pumpkin Show, baby judging, & parades can now be submitted

Register Online Webcams

View the Pumpkin Show Webcams

Court & Main Street Contests

Come back in September 2026 to register for contests and competitions

Discount Ride Tickets

Purchase discount ride tickets and wristbands

On sale NOW through midnight Monday, October 13 Poor Jack Amusements Ride Wristbands

Come back in October 2026 for ride ticket information

Individual Tickets Required After 4 PM Exhibits

On display are home arts & crafts, baked goods, and an art show

Pumpkin Display

More than 100,000 pounds of pumpkins, squash, and gourds are on display

Visitors

The Circleville Pumpkin Show attracts over 400,000 visitors (100,000 per day) to this small community of 12,000 people

Rides

The streets are filled with 25-30 amusement rides for all ages

Pumpkin Food

Approximately 23,000 pumpkin pies and over 100,000 pumpkin donuts are sold during The Show

Always 3rd Wednesday through Saturday in October

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Thursday, October 22, 2026 Friday, October 23, 2026 Saturday, October 24, 2026

Schedule of Events Live!

Pumpkin Show Webcams

Live!

Pumpkin Show Webcams

Ride Wristbands

10 AM to 4 PM - $30 per person per day

Poor Jack Amusements Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour of the Art Show, Baked Goods, & Home Arts Competitions

Live!

Pumpkin Show Webcams

Ride Wristbands

10 AM to 4 PM - $30 per person per day

Poor Jack Amusements Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour of the Art Show, Baked Goods, & Home Arts Competitions

Photos

2025 Photo Galleries

Parade of Bands

The Ohio University Marching 110

Thursday, October 17, 8 PM

Sponsored in part by City BBQ! Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour of the Art Show, Baked Goods, & Home Arts Competitions

Photos

2025 Photo Galleries

Live!

Pumpkin Show Webcams

Latest News

"Greatest Free Show on Earth" - The Circleville Pumpkin Show

Pumpkin Show 2026 - October 21 - 24

The 119th Circleville Pumpkin Show will be held October 21 - 24, 2026

2025 Largest Pumpkin - 1,972 pounds!

Olivia Gonzalez crowned Miss Pumpkin Show 2025!

Circleville Pumpkin Show Named “STANDOUT” in Ohio Tourism

The Circleville Pumpkin Show is Ohio's Oldest Festival

Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour of the Art Show, Baked Goods, Fruits & Vegetables Competition

2021 Show Info

2021 Selective Cancellations

Some events cancelled for 2021. Read more

The Ohio State University Marching Band

Parade of Bands - Thursday, October 21, 8 PM. Sponsored by Health Care Logistics. Click for more info

2020 Pumpkin Show Souvenirs

The Cancelled 2020 Pumpkin Show Pins & Magnets are now available at either: • The Pickaway County Visitor's Bureau, 325 W. Main St. • Circleville Apothecary, 1200 N. Court St.

Hours

The Show is open from 10 AM to 10 PM daily.

2025 Largest Pumpkins

1,972 pounds - Mike & Dusti Helberg 1,663 pounds - The Liggett Family 1,567 pounds - Brandon Wiggins

2025 Miss Pumpkin Show

Queen Olivia Gonzalez 1st Attendant Eliana King 2nd Attendant Molly Miller

2025 Little Miss Pumpkin Show

Queen Allie Radcliff 1st Attendant Madyson Stidham 2nd Attendant Aspen Kordack

More Show Info

• Info

2025 Contest Winners

• Baby Contest
• Pumpkins
• Baked Goods
• Flower Show
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Home Arts & Crafts
• Canned Goods
• Float Competition
• Art Show
• Window Decorating Contest

Miss Pumpkin Show Candidates

Who will be crowned Miss Pumpkin Show 2025?

2020 Pumpkin Display

The 2020 Giant Pumpkins will be on display via drive-thru at the Pickaway County Fairgrounds until noon on Saturday, October 24. Concessions will be available.

2020 Pumpkin Show Souvenirs

The Cancelled 2020 Pumpkin Show Pins & Magnets are now available at either: • The Pickaway County Visitor's Bureau, 325 W. Main St. • Circleville Apothecary, 1200 N. Court St.

COVID-19 Response

The 2020 Circleville Pumpkin Show Cancelled. Click here for more info.

Pumpkin Show Webcams

View the live webcams on the corner of Court & Main Street.

Pumpkin Show Park Livestream

Live from The Pumpkin Show Park Stage for contest judging and music.

Virtual Tours

Take a virtual tour of the Art Show, Baked Goods, & Home Arts Contests.

2025 Photo Galleries

View the photo galleries that document The Show.

Where is Circleville, Ohio?

Circleville, Ohio is located on US Route 23 approximately 25 miles south of Columbus.

If you are traveling on Route 23 to get to Circleville, it will be impossible to miss the exits for The Pumpkin Show.

Pumpkin Show Map Parade Route Restroom Locations Farewell

2024 Queen Zoie Hall

Wow! What a year Circleville. I'm forever thankful for the opportunity to serve as the Miss Pumpkin Show 2024!! Read more

Pumpkin Show Webcams

View the live webcams on the corner of Court & Main Street.

Virtual Tours

Take a virtual tour of the Art Show, Baked Goods, & Home Arts Contests.

2025 Photo Galleries

View the photo galleries that document The Show.

2025 Contest Winners

• Baby Contest
• Pumpkins
• Baked Goods
• Flower Show
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Home Arts & Crafts
• Canned Goods
• Float Competition
• Art Show
• Window Decorating Contest

FAQ & Fun Facts

All of your Show questions are answered here.

Hours

The Show is open from 10 AM to 10 PM daily.

Admissions

"The Greatest Free Show on Earth!"Admission is FREE! Get your free ticket here.

Economic Impact Study

Prepared by the Ohio University Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service. Click for more

The Eyes of Freedom: Lima Company Memorial

10:00 AM to 10:00 PM DailyMemorial Hall - Corner of East Main and South Pickaway St.

Pumpkin Show Shuttle Services

• Park and Ride to the Show! • Operated by PICCA and Amvets, and the Ohio Christian University Baseball Team • Click for more details

Miss Pumpkin Show Candidates

Who will be crowned Miss Pumpkin Show 2025? Pumpkin Show Park

Pumpkin Show Park Reservations

Host your event, party, or concert at The Pumpkin Show Park in the middle of historic downtown Circleville! Your guests can enjoy your event in the flexible open space or relax at tables and seating under the covered shelter. The stage, electricity, and other services are available for rental. Click here for more details!

Games

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Pumpkin Show Shuttle Services

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  Operated by Pickaway Area Rural Transit

  • Park and leave from AMVETS at 818 Tarlton Road, Circleville, OH 43113 just off US Route 23 south of Circleville • Operates Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 10:30 PM daily. • Cost $5.00 per carload to park and be shuttled (no matter how many) roundtrip • For more details call: 740-474-8835

• Operated by Lighthouse Baptist Church in Circleville

  • Free Parking and Shuttle • 1250 South Court Street, Circleville, OH 43113 • Operates Thursday and Friday from 4 – 10 PM and Saturday from 11 AM – 7 PM. • For details call 740-474-2550

• • Operated by the Ohio Christian University Baseball Team

  • Shuttle from the Ohio Christian University Parking Lot • US Route 22 East (Address is 1476 Lancaster Pike) starting at Noon on Wednesday • Their Schedule is: Wednesday from Noon – 10 PM. Thursday from 10 AM to 10 PM, Friday from 8 AM to 10 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to 10 PM. • Cost is $5 per car load which includes parking. • For details call 614-420-4698

Robotics

There's no escaping Watsone Dynamics' wheeled jumping robot

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Entertainment

Parades

7 parades in 4 days

• Miss Pumpkin Show

  Wednesday, October 18, 2023

  3:30 - Little Miss Pumpkin Show8:00 - Miss Pumpkin Show
• Baby Parade

  Thursday, October 19, 2023

  3:30 - Baby Parade8:00 - Band & YouthOrganizations
• Pet Parade

  Friday, October 20, 2023

  3:30 - Pet Parade8:00 - Civic & FraternalOrganizations
• Queens Parade

  Saturday, October 21, 2023

  8:00 - Ohio Festival & EventsAssociation Queens

Livestream

Pumpkin Show Park Livestream

• Entertainment

  The Circleville Pumpkin Show Community Band

• Entertainment

  The Circleville Men's Barbershop Chorus

• Entertainment

  Xperience Music

• Entertainment

  Mothman Classic Rock/Country Blues

PDF Files

Info

PDF Files

• Brochure
• Contact Info
• Schedule of Events
• Pumpkin Show Map
• Fact Sheet
• All Contests & Parade Rules and Regulations
• Parade Application
• Contest Registrations

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Vendor Information

Info

Vendor Information

Download PDF Files We are no longer accepting food vendors for the 2025 Circleville Pumpkin Show.

• General Vendor Info
• Electrical Info
• Vendor Application
• Vendor Space Costs

History

History of the Pumpkin Show

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  Past Miss Pumpkin Show Queens

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  Pumpkin Show Website Archive

Largest Pumpkin Pie

World's Largest Pumpkin Pie

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  100th Anniversary Record Setting Pie: Created for the Show in 2006

  • 14 feet in diameter
  • 360 pounds of sugar
  • 795 pounds of pumpkin
  • 60 lbs. of powered milk
  • 60 dozen eggs
  • 75 gallons of water
  • 400 lbs. of flour
  • 15 people to mix
  • 10 hours to bake

Behind the Scenes

Setting up The Show

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  Pumpkin Show Officials

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  Pumpkin Show Volunteers (PDF)

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