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Barnesville Pumpkin Festival
Barnesville, OH · Quirky
- When
- September 24–27, 2026
- Where
- Downtown Barnesville, Chestnut & Main St · Barnesville · OH
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
Barnesville has closed its downtown streets for a pumpkin festival every last full weekend of September since the mid-1960s, judging giant pumpkins that regularly top 1,000 pounds. The four-day event also includes a parade and a pumpkin-themed queen pageant. 2026 is the festival's 62nd year.
The history within reach
- Barnesville Pumpkin Festivalsame spot
Barnesville has closed its downtown streets for a pumpkin festival every last full weekend of September since the mid-1960s, judging giant pumpkins that regularly top 1,000 pounds.
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