The 46th Annual Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival, located in Huntsburg in Geauga County, at the intersections of State Routes 322 & 528, invites you to join in the fun.
There is no entrance fee and all of our contests, entertainment and attractions are free. We offer free parking and a free shuttle service from the parking areas to the Festival grounds from 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. We are able to offer this festival free due to the generous donations from our sponsors. (The shuttle sponsor is Rustic Pathways.)
We have many vendors and crafters filling our two buildings along with a midway of fabulous food. Join in one of our free contests such as apple peeling, pumpkin pie eating, bubble gum blowing, rock toss, egg toss, nail pounding, decorated and craved pumpkins. Trophies and ribbons will be awarded to the winners.
This year our attractions include Jungle Terry, antique tractors & engines, classic car show, Fort Huntsburg Country Band, Cardinal School Show Choir (The Cardinaires), The Cardinal Marching Band, bagpipe performance by Geauga Highlanders, the Usual Suspects Band, country singer Raelynn Debevits, K-9 Demos by Geauga County Sheriff’s Dept., The University Hospital Pet Pals and the Walnut Hill Cloggers. Our Super parade is Sunday at 2:15 p.m.
Huntsburg Pumpkin Run
Celebrating another year, the Huntsburg Pumpkin Run traverses a scenic part of the Buckeye Trail. The Pumpkin Run, held October 4, starts at 9 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Grandview Golf Club parking lot. Entry fee is $15.00, free T-shirt to the first 50 to enter.
Headwaters Park is a 96-acre reservation located in Claridon and Huntsburg Townships. The trail winds alongside the water, over a stream, through fields and woods offering a peaceful and scenic run. Sponsors of this run are: Dr. Bob Evans, Lucas Pest Management Co, Marge’s Smoke Shop Ltd., KT’s Custom Logos, Kokosing Construction Co., Huntington Bank, Frank Martuccio Asphalt & Paving, Silvercreek Veterinary Clinic, Inc., Schneider Saddlery and Sages Apples.
Pancake Breakfast
The Pancake Breakfast is open each day from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. It features all you can eat pancakes and Belgium waffles with sausage, orange juice, real maple syrup and a variety of hot beverages. We serve the Fowler Milling Company’s buttermilk and pumpkin pancake mix and Bob Evans original sausage links with natural maple syrup from Huntsburg Maple Syrup Producers – and what a treat they are. The cost for adults is $6, seniors are $5 and children ages 5 –12 cost $3. Children under five eat for free.
Wanted: Floats for the Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival Parade
The parade, on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2:15 p.m., is in need of floats. The theme for this year is “Costumes” for people and pets. For more information, contact Michele at 440-636-3368. Award for best dressed pet in costume by Schneider Saddlery.
Carved and Decorated Pumpkin Show
Entries for the show should be brought to the Huntsburg Center Pavilion on Saturday, Oct. 3, between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. All entries must remain there until 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. The categories are as follows:
- Adult Carved Pumpkin (ages 13 & up)
- Adult Decorated Pumpkin (ages 13 & up)
- Youth Carved Pumpkin (ages 12 and under)
- Youth Decorated Pumpkin (ages 12 & under)
- Scarecrows: Standing, sitting, straw, wood or newspaper – anything goes (Head need not be pumpkin)
- Totem Poles: Five or more pumpkins, squash or gourds
Baking Contest
Register for the Baking Contest on Saturday, Oct. 3, by 8:00 a.m. at the Town Hall. Judging will begin at 10:00 a.m. All entries must contain pumpkin as one of the ingredients.
Categories are:
- Under 13
- Anything pumpkin
- Pumpkin Pie
- Bakers 13 & over
- Traditional Pumpkin Pie
- Cakes, Breads, and other items
Non-traditional pumpkin pies will be entered in the other category. This event is sponsored by Diamonds in the Ruff
Tot King & Queen Contest
This contest is for children ages 4 – 6. Please register at the tent in front of the Town Hall on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. Questions? Call Jeannette at 440-636-5354.
Giant Pumpkin Show
Registration and weigh in for this show will be on Thursday, Oct. 1, between 6 and 8 p.m. at the Huntsburg Center Pavilion. Questions? Call Jerry at 440-636-5145.
- Largest Pumpkin – CASH AWARD – judged on natural weight
- Natural Field Pumpkin – judged on largest size
- Largest Zucchini – judged on natural weight
- Largest Potato – judged on natural weight
- Largest Sunflower – judged on width of head
Classic Car Show
Rain or shine, bring your favorite Classic Automobile. There is no admission fee. This event will take place Oct. 3-4, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. behind Huntsburg Elementary School. People’s choice trophy awarded each day. A Participation Plaque will be awarded to the first twenty five cars that arrive each day.
Pumpkin Queen Contest
High School Girls in the 10th, 11th & 12th grades are welcome to enter. Participating schools include Berkshire, Cardinal, Chardon, Grand Valley, Ledgemont, Newbury and Notre Dame. Please call Diane Hunt at 440-636-5514 by Sept. 18 to register. A Cash Prize will be awarded to the elected Queen.
Junior Queen Contest
Attention Middle School Girls in 6th, 7th & 8th grades attending Berkshire, Cardinal, Chardon, Newbury, Grand Valley, Ledgemont or St. Helens: This event is for you.
A Cash Prize will be awarded to the elected Queen. To register, please call Jessica Jackson at 440-636-3172 by September 18.
More information and the full schedule of events can be found online.
