Pumpkin Festival
Sat, Oct 24 , 2026 • 10:00am - 2:00pm
74 East Central park plaza, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Bring the family to Downtown Jacksonville to enjoy pumpkin and fall activities to celebrate the season!
Join us downtown Jacksonville at Central Park Plaza for our annual Pumpkin Festival. Many activities including a Petting Zoo sponsored by Bank of Arenzville, bounce houses, Tim the Twister ballon artist, Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting, cookie decorating, Blazing Wing Challenge sponsored by BWW, Pumpkin Carving Demonstration, Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest, Kids’ Costume Contest, Pet Costume Contest, Games and Prizes.
Cost is $10 per child and includes all activities and contests. Adults get to enter contests at no extra charge. Food trucks and many Vendors will be set up on the Northeast side of Central Park Plaza for your Fall shopping fun!
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Cost is $10 per child and includes all activities and contests.
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