Pumpkin Fest is a trick-or-treat event at The James Cultural Plaza in Auburn, IN, on Saturday, October 24 starting at 11 AM. That's one week before Halloween. Costumes are part of the fun. It is listed as family-friendly. Within three days of it, 4 more Halloween events happen around Auburn.
Date & Time
Saturday, October 24 · 11 AM
UTC-04:00
Location
The James Cultural Plaza | Auburn, IN
Know before you go
When
Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 11 AM (one week before Halloween)
Where
The James Cultural Plaza, 100 N Jackson St, Auburn, IN 46706-17ND, United States
Ages
Family-friendly
Type
Trick-or-Treat Event
Dress code
Costumes encouraged
Details
Pumpkin Fest October 24th 10A - 2P Join us for October’s fun family friendly Pumpkin Fest at the James Cultural Plaza in historic downtown Auburn from 10AM - 2PM. We will have the Food Network Champion Pumpkin Carver Shannon Gerasimchik , with over 19 professionally carved pumpkins and live demonstrations at the James Cultural Plaza. There will be live music, hot cider, pumpkins for kids to decorate, games, and more. There will be a Farmers Market, Food Trucks, and other activities. Carved Pumpkins and Live Demonstration at 11AM Live musician: ____________at the Plaza 10AM-2PM Live musician: TBD Farmers Market 11AM-1PM Free Cider by 9th Street Brewing Company Food Trucks: Horse Drawn Carriage Rides from James Plaza to Farmers Market Kim’s Korner Music will have bob for pumpkin ducks for prizes. Kids Corner: Free Pumpkins Decorating Contest (first come first serve) Prize category: 2-5, 6-12, & 13-18 Kids Corn Pit Cookie/Cake Walk at 11AM until goods run out Costumes Welcomed! Stop at the AMS booth to pick up candy! All Things Pumpkin Vendor Market and More: Vendors:
Explore Live musicians and Acts: Live Pumpkin Carving Demonstration 11AM at the James Cultural Plaza by Food Network expert carver, Shannon Gerasimichik. With 19 Carved Pumpkins on Display. Live musicians at the James Cultural Plaza Farmers Market Horse Drawn Carriage Rides: Free 6th and Main by AMS and the Horseman's Assoc. Eckhart Public Library: Stories a foot and activity Outside The Olive Twist will be witches broom parking-violators will be toad! Auburn Main Street Activities: Pumpkin Painting (first come first serve), Corn Pit, and Costume Contest! Taste Food Trucks: TBD
Downtown Area Food and Deserts 9th Street Brew Coffee House Featuring coffee and specialty desserts Classic City Cookies has a variety of cookies on hand Auburn City Steakhouse fine dining full bar Carve Market Deli, Breads, and Meats The Olive Twist- Featuring olive oil, balsamic vinaigrettes, teas, gifts and more Pizza Forum Pizza, Pasta, Breadsticks, and Wine Classic City Creamery- Homemade ice cream and italian ice. Mimi’s Large menu Mad Anthony’s Tap Room- Family Dining With bar area and full menu. Barrel and Blaze Featuring a bourbon and cigar bar with food and high end drinks. Cupka’s Bee Good Meadery Featuring Special Honey Wine (Mead) slushies Cranberry Cottage Tea Room and Boutique an English Tea Room with sandwiches and desserts. Shop Cranberry Cottage Tea Room and Boutique- Charming resale boutique with various items. Kim's Korner Music Will have Bob for Pumpkin Ducks with fun things to win!! The Sprinkling Can is a floral shop with many gifts and accessories for your home decor. Country Lane General Store has many vendors inside their location with a wide variety to shop. Heirloom Gallery has classes and artwork you must stop in and see. The Olive Twist has seasonings, teas, gourmet olive oils, vinaigrettes, and gifts the family will enjoy. Lyn Maree's Boutique Featuring women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories. Birch and Bell Boutique Featuring women’s clothes, jewelry, and accessories. Little Sprouts Boutique Featuring kids clothing, toys, and shoes, and accessories. Atrium Marketplace Featuring art, framing, books, supplies, home decor and more. Nature’s Mercantile Featuring apothecary items lotions and creams for women and men plus teas and other gifts such as clothing, jewelry, and home decor. Carbaugh Jewelers Featuring offering 20% off remaining stock of Bentelli Sterling Silver & Diamond Jewelry. All About You Boutique Featuring women's clothing and accessories. Blue Fruit Jar- Browse forever at this hidden gem Antique Shop downtown Auburn. Forget Me Not Boutique Featuring boutique resale items for women. Style your entire wardrobe, plus some items for your home.
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors Legacy Sponsor: The City of Auburn Corporate Sponsors: FCI Construction, Classic City Body & Paint, Classic City Detail, Morgan Hefty State Farm Insurance, Event Sponsors: Pumpkin Fest: Color Master and Carbaugh Jewelers
Event Location
The James Cultural Plaza, 100 N Jackson St, Auburn, IN 46706-17ND, United States
