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PumpkinFest 2025
October 25 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
PumpkinFest is Middle Tennessee’s Largest Fall Festival in Downtown Franklin!
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 40th Annual PumpkinFest is Middle Tennessee’s largest family Fall festival that returns on Saturday, October 25, 2025. With more than 115,000 people in attendance in 2024, the festival stretches along Main Street and its side avenues in downtown Franklin and offers tons of festive fun for people of all ages! Join us for a full day of autumn-inspired food and drink, children’s activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, and outstanding arts & crafts – featuring seasonal and specialty gift items.
150+ Arts & Crafts Vendors
30+ Food & Beverage Vendors
Main Stage Entertainment
Acoustic Stage Entertainment
Buskers Corner
Art and Culture Performances
Costume Contests
Pumpkin Carving & More!
What Sets this Fall Festival Apart:
PumpkinFest is not just a festival; it’s a harvest extravaganza that captures the essence of fall in Williamson County, Tennessee. Nestled amid the changing leaves and crisp air, this festival is a tribute to all things autumn, from vibrant pumpkins and seasonal treats to lively entertainment and heartwarming traditions.
About The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN
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 that creates more a $8 million dollar economic impact annually. The Heritage Foundation owns and operates The Franklin Theatre, Downtown Franklin Association, Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens, and its newest entity: The History & Culture Center of Williamson County. For more information about the Heritage Foundation, visit www.williamsonheritage.org.
