PumpkinFest Will Return to Downtown Franklin on Saturday, October 26
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County will host the 39th year of the community favorite event, presented by Atmos Energy
FRANKLIN, TN – The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County will host the 39th annual PumpkinFest on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The beloved Fall gathering will return with a day filled with family-friendly activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, outstanding arts & crafts, and much more. Middle Tennessee’s largest family Fall event saw 115,000 guests in 2023 and will be presented this year by Atmos Energy.
“Every Fall, we look forward to hosting PumpkinFest, and gathering as a community,” said Bari Beasley, President, and CEO of the Heritage Foundation. “This event has become a hallmark event for Franklin, and we look forward to welcoming locals and tourists alike to celebrate the Fall season in the perfect setting, our charming Downtown. We are thankful for our partners, including Atmos Energy.”
Autumn Alley will return, offering children’s activities, arts and crafts, and a pet-friendly costume contest. Guests can get into the Fall spirit with seasonally inspired cocktails and some of the city’s favorite food vendors. Enjoy live music on the Pumpkinfest Main Stage presented by Nissan, Acoustic Stage, and Buskers Corner.
Last year, PumpkinFest saw over 115,000 guests, making it the largest family friendly Fall event and bringing in visitors from across the state to enjoy Downtown Franklin. The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County and partners are planning a special day, with additional activities including:
- 140+ Arts & Crafts Vendors
- 30+ Food & Beverage Vendors
- KidZone presented by Hope UC Nashville
- Acoustic Stage
- Main Stage Entertainment presented by Nissan
- Pumpkin Experience presented by Allied Global Marketing
- Whiskey Lounge by Leiper’s Fork Distillery
- Beer Garden by Bavarian Bierhaus
- Pet & People Costume Contests presented by JacksonⓇ
- Autumn Alley
Downtown parking will be limited during the festival and Franklin Transit will offer shuttle services to and from the festival starting at 10:00 AM Saturday morning. Shuttle rides are $1 per person each way.
More information on activations, parking, and events can be found HERE.
ABOUT THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Since 1967, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has been dedicated to preserving Williamson County’s architectural, geographic, and cultural heritage as well as promoting the ongoing revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. Notable projects include The Franklin Theatre, Roper’s Knob, parts of the Franklin battlefield and the Old, Old Jail. Events and festivals produced by the Heritage Foundation such as Main Street Festival, the Heritage Ball, PumpkinFest and Dickens of a Christmas bring an estimated 300,000+ locals and visitors to downtown Franklin each year, creating a more than $10 million economic impact annually. The Heritage Foundation owns and operates The Franklin Theatre, Downtown Franklin Association, Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens, and its newest historic adaptive reuse project, The History & Culture Center of Williamson County. For more information about the Heritage Foundation, visit www.williamsonheritage.org.
