The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival Events Schedule
Thursday, October 4
| 5pm - 10pm | Community Appreciation Night - Free Admission, Pumpkin Carving, Live Music, Cash Bar, Carnival & More! |
| 5pm - 10pm | Come check out the Tito’s Airstream Lounge showing live coverage of your favorite sporting events. Pick up some complimentary Tito’s swag and relax in style with a Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktail! |
Friday, October 5 - Festival Begins
| 4pm | Festival Opens - Rides, Vendors Activities, All-You-Can-Carve Pumpkin Stations (while supplies last), Carnival and More |
| 4pm - 9pm | Your Vote is Your Voice! Register to Vote at the Info Booth! |
| 4pm - 6pm | Trick-or-Treating Throughout Festival Grounds |
| 4pm - 10pm | Enjoy live coverage of your favorite sporting events while enjoying Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktails in the Tito’s Airstream Lounge located next to the Kinzie Party Lounge tent. |
| 4pm - 10pm | Stop by the HGTV Tiny Pumpkin Patch for FREE lattes (dairy and non-dairy options available) and apple cider! Take your picture inside a giant 8-foot tall pumpkin! |
| 5pm – 9pm | Unlimited Carnival Ride Special ONLY $25 per person |
| 7:45pm | Make-A-Wish Family Presentation on Main Stage and Wall Lighting |
| 10pm | Festival Close |
Saturday, October 6
| 9am | Superhero 5K Run/Walk – Sign-Up |
| 11am | Festival Opens - Rides, Vendors Activities, All-You-Can-Carve Pumpkin Stations (while supplies last), and More |
| 11am - 3:30pm | Stop by The Home Improvement Network booth and check out the creative designs by their balloon artist! |
| 11am - 10pm | Enjoy live coverage of your favorite football team while enjoying a Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktail in the Tito’s Airstream Lounge located next to the Kinzie Party Lounge tent. |
| 11am - 10pm | Stop by the HGTV Tiny Pumpkin Patch for FREE lattes (dairy and non-dairy options available) and apple cider! Take your picture inside a giant 8-foot tall pumpkin! |
| 12pm – 4pm | Unlimited Carnival Ride Special ONLY $25 per person |
| 12pm – 5pm | Join NorthShore University HealthSystem for a complimentary hot chocolate in front of the Info Booth |
| 12pm – 8pm | Your Vote is Your Voice! Register to Vote at the Info Booth! |
| 2:30pm - 3pm | Stop by HGTV Magazine for a photo with Ken and Anita Corsini, hosts of HGTV's Flip or Flop Atlanta! |
| 3pm | Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest at the Demuth Food Court Stage - Sign-Up |
| 3pm - 3:30pm | Create a pumpkin art project in the HGTV Magazine area with the Corsini family, hosts of HGTV's Flip or Flop Atlanta! |
| 4pm - 4:30pm | Stop by the HGTV Tiny Pumpkin Patch and have Instaprint photos taken with Ken and Anita Corsini, hosts of HGTV's Flip or Flop Atlanta! |
| 7pm | It’s “Fight Night” at the Tito’s Airstream Lounge tonight. Enjoy a Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktail and check out the action! |
| 7:30pm | Make-A-Wish Family Presentation on Main Stage and Wall Lighting with Ken and Anita Corsini, hosts of HGTV's Flip or Flop Atlanta! |
| 10pm | Festival Close |
Sunday, October 7
| 11am | Festival Opens - Rides, Vendors Activities, All-You-Can-Carve Pumpkin Stations (while supplies last), and More |
| 11am - 3:30pm | Stop by The Home Improvement Network booth and check out the creative designs by their balloon artist! |
| 11am - 9pm | Enjoy live coverage of your favorite football team while enjoying a Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktail in the Tito’s Airstream Lounge located next to the Kinzie Party Lounge tent. |
| 11am - 9pm | Stop by the HGTV Tiny Pumpkin Patch for FREE lattes (dairy and non-dairy options available) and apple cider! Take your picture inside a giant 8-foot tall pumpkin! |
| 12pm - 4pm | Unlimited Carnival Ride Special ONLY $25 per person |
| 12pm - 6pm | Your Vote is Your Voice! Register to Vote at the Info Booth! |
| 12pm | Pet Costume Contest Sponsored by Pet People at the Demuth Food Court Stage - Sign-Up |
| 1pm | Kids Costume Contest at the Demuth Food Court Stage - Sign-Up |
| 1pm | Play Atlas Treasure Hunts on your Android or iPhone - Compete to win prizes! Stop by the Info Booth for download instructions |
| 1:30pm | Play Atlas Treasure Hunts on your Android or iPhone - Compete to win prizes! Stop by the Info Booth for download instructions |
| 2pm | Play Atlas Treasure Hunts on your Android or iPhone - Compete to win prizes! Stop by the Info Booth for download instructions |
| 2 pm | Teens to Adult Costume Contest at the Demuth Food Court Stage - Sign-Up |
| 7pm | Make-A-Wish Family Presentation on Main Stage and Wall Lighting |
| 7:10pm | World Record Attempt For Most Lit Jack-O-Lanterns on Display |
| 9pm | Festival Closes |