Mark your calendars for Carleton Place Pumpkinfest 2026 from October 2-4!
Explore live music, family activities, exhibits & demonstrations, and so much more during this three-day festival.
This event is proudly presented by the Town of Carleton Place, and Downtown Carleton Place BIA.
A big thank you to our presenting sponsors: Minto Ottawa, Lepine Apartments, Turpin Kia, and Rona Carleton Place.
Friday, October 2nd:
5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Carleton Place Mews
Get you’re Country Groove on!
- Take in an evening of fun and unforgettable entertainment – shop local and explore!
- A locally Crafted Vendor Market
- Food & Drinks and Shopping
- Performances from Next Step Cloggers
- FREE Line Dancing from Total Rhythm Dance Studio
- Fun & Games
- Country Concert from Man! Feels Like Shania!
- Explore Shops & Restaurants
- Eye Spy Pumpkin Hunt
- Take a bus on us! Park at the Rona parking lot (535 McNeely Ave) to take advantage of a free shuttle bus to & from the Mews.
Saturday, October 3rd:
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Carleton Junction & Downtown Carleton Place
- Take the Bus on Us! Park at the Rona parking lot (535 McNeely Ave) to take advantage of a free shuttle bus to & from Carleton Junction (drop off at Joe Mamma Cycles 49 Moore St) between 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Family Fun Zone – air bouncers, pumpkin games, crafts and more sponsored by Turpin KIA
- Facepainting & Balloon Twisting, games and photo zone with Rona Carleton Place
- Meet The Keepers Animal Rescue Show @ 11:00 a.m.
- Circus Delights Magic Show @ 1:00 p.m. sponsored by Minto
- Hop-on to explore on a Double Decker Bus between 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. sponsored by Lepine Apartments
- Bringing the Farm to you with “Stealing The Bloom Farm Co. Petting Zoo”
- Mini Golf- All Day! Sponsored by Turpin KIA
- LIVE! Pro Wrestling Match– Starting at 2:00 p.m.
- Movie in the Park featuring “Toy Story 5” @ 6:30 p.m. – Sponsored by the Carleton Place Civitan Club
- New* Bicycle Parking Available! Bring your locks and take advantage of on-site parking.
Sunday, October 4th:
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Carleton Junction & Downtown Carleton Place | A Whole Day of FUN!
- Family Fun Zone – air bouncers, pumpkin games, crafts and more sponsored by Turpin KIA
- Facepainting & Balloon Twisting, games and photo zone with Rona Carleton Place
- Pets & People Halloween Parade @ 10:30 a.m: Join us in your Halloween costumes! Hosted by Mario & Luigi. Everyone will receive a prize! Proudly sponsored by Jeff Julian Desjardins Insurance Agent
- Circus Delights Magic Show @ 1:00 p.m. sponsored by Minto
- Mini Golf- All Day! Sponsored by Turpin KIA
- A Locally Crafted Market at Market Square 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Eye Spy Pumpkin Hunt- card pickup at The Information Centre or Carleton Junction
- Festival of Small Halls Concert: The East Coast Experience– 3:00 p.m. at the Carleton Place Arena. Get your tickets before they sell out: https://festivalofsmallhalls.frontgatetickets.com/event/4sec6htm1e50jxbr
- New* Bicycle Parking Available! Bring your locks and take advantage of on-site parking.