The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival Events Schedule
2023 Events Schedule
Don't miss a visit to Pumpkin Town USA, sponsored by Wayfarer Theaters,
the fest's first ever pumpkin village, located in Everts Park.
***Well behaved leashed dogs are welcome!**
Thursday, October 5 (Community Appreciation Night)
5-9 PM - All-You-Can Carve Pumpkin Stations
5-9 PM - Unlimited Carnival Ride Specials
Friday, October 6
4 PM - Festival Opens – Food and Artisan Craft Vendors, All-You-Can Carve Pumpkin Stations, Hay Rides and more!
4-10 PM - Live Music at Everts Park and Main Stage
4-6 PM - Trick or Treating Throughout Festival Grounds sponsored by Foss Swim School of Highland Park
5-9 PM Hayrides sponsored by Avidor Evanston and Libertyville Chevrolet and Libertyville Happy Hyundai
5-10 PM - Carnival Rides & Games
7:45 - Ceremonial Wall Lighting
10 PM - Festival Close
Saturday, October 7
11 AM - Festival Opens - Food and Artisan Craft Vendors, All-You-Can Carve Pumpkin Stations, Hay Rides and more!
11 AM-10 PM - Live Music at Everts Park and Main Stage
1-9 PM Hayrides sponsored by Avidor Evanston and Libertyville Chevrolet and Libertyville Happy Hyundai
1-10 PM - Carnival Rides & Games
8 PM - Ceremonial Wall Lighting
10 PM - Festival Close
Sunday, October 8
11 AM - Festival Opens - Food and Artisan Craft Vendors, All-You-Can Carve Pumpkin Stations, Hay Rides and more!
11 AM-9 PM - Live Music at Everts Park
1-8 PM Hayrides sponsored by Avidor Evanston and Libertyville Chevrolet and Libertyville Happy Hyundai
1-9 PM - Carnival Rides & Games
12 PM - Pet Costume Contest at Painters Park Stage - Pet Costume Contest Signup
1 PM - Kids Costume Contest at Painters Park Stage - Kids Costume Contest Signup sponsored by Piano Power
2 PM - Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest at Painters Park Stage - Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest Signup sponsored by Bent Fork Bakery
7 PM - Great Pumpkin Wall Lighting
9 PM - Festival Closes
