Photo by Kathy Westaby
Video about the 2023 River Prairie Ginormous Pumpkin Festival.
Photo by Kathy Westaby
Giant pumpkins, vegetables and fruits will be weighed throughout the festival (7AM - 2PM). Best time to view the pumpkins is between 10AM - Noon.
A race for every age! Day of registration/packet pick-up begins at 8:30am on the Front Porch Plaza
9AM- The Great Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk (9yrs old+) Approx. 10:15AM- Lil Pumpkin 1/4 Mile Run (5-8 yrs old) Approx. 10:30AM- Tiny Tot 75 Yard Pumpkin Trot (1-4 yrs old)
For race details and registration see Run Info section.
Brought to you by Costco Wholesale! Do you have what it takes to make the best pumpkin dessert in the Chippewa Valley? Anyone can enter the contest as long as you pre-register.
For dessert contest details and registration see Dessert Contest section.
Enjoy browsing the numerous artist booths all featuring Fall items! The market will be open from 8:30am - 2pm and will be located on the small lit plaza along Front Porch Place.
Is your pumpkin costume better than the rest?! Anyone can enter the contest! Registration will be day of contest starting at 10:30 AM.
For costume contest details see Costume Contest section.
Let’s not forget about our fur friends! Any dog can enter the contest! Registration will be day of contest starting at 10:30 AM.
For costume contest details see Costume Contest section.
NEW this year brought to you by Mathnasium and Mcilquham Orchard and Strawberries! Test your accuracy skills as you launch apples from the overlook of River Prairie Pond, located near the Veteran's Tribute Plaza. Participants will be challenged to use the apple slingshot to hit a floating target in River Prairie Pond. Those who hit the target will be entered into a prize drawing. Cost is 5 apples for $5 and will be available from 10am - 2pm or while supplies last. Fun for the entire family!
Will your duck be the fastest of them all? Ducks can be purchased starting at 9Am with the race being at noon!
Kids can come decorate a pumpkin while supplies lasts! Decorating will begin at 11AM
Brought to you by Market & Johnson! A Ginormous pumpkin filled with candy will be dropped out of mid air! The pumpkin drop will be taking place at 3PM near the big American Flag near River Prairie Pavilion C (1658 Bluestem Blvd).
Photo by Megan Zabel Holmes
Time: 11 AM - 12 PM What: Any pumpkin flavored dessert! Who: Anyone can enter the contest as long as you pre-register (registration deadline: September 20) Fee: FREE Prize: 1st place- $100; 2nd place- $50; 3rd place- $25
Contest participants are asked to bring 12 servings for the contest. We will have 3 judges and the rest of the desserts will be shared with the growers at the grower social following the contest.
Registration is online through Altoona Parks & Recreation. Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 20
No matter your age, come and show off your creativity! The catch…your costume MUST be pumpkin themed!
Who: Anyone dressed in a family-friendly pumpkin themed costume! Categories: Children and Adult (18+) Time: 11 AM - 12 PM; Registration starting at 10:30 AM Location: Prevea Amphitheater Fee: FREE Prize: Booo-tiful Basket Full of Goodies
Don’t forget about those fur babies! Any well mannered, leashed dog is welcome to enter the contest!
Who: Any dog dressed in a Halloween themed costume! Time: 11 AM - 12 PM; Registration starting at 10:30 AM Location: Prevea Amphitheater Fee: FREE Prize: Goblin’ It Up Goodie Basket
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