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Welcome to The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival 2018
The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival is the quintessential kick-off event to celebrate the Fall season! Be a part of history as we attempt to break the Guinness World Record of for the most pumpkins carved and lit at once (30, 851) and help us raise money for Make-A-Wish Illinois. Come experience a full schedule of family-friendly activities and the charm of our small town that’s bursting with good will and family fun.
Activities and Events Schedule - Here | Music Schedule - Here
$3 Daily Admission - $5 Weekend Pass
Buy your tickets at the entrance gates upon arrival.
Children 6 years old and under free.
All major credit cards accepted.
Rain or shine event.
| Pumpkin Fest Hours | |
| Friday, Oct. 5 | 4pm - 10pm |
| Saturday, Oct. 6 | 11am - 10pm |
| Sunday, Oct. 7 | 11am - 9pm |
| Carnival Hours | |
| Thursday, Oct. 4 | 5pm - 9pm Unlimited Rides - 5pm - 9pm |
| Friday, Oct. 5 | 4pm - 10pm Unlimited Rides - 5pm - 9pm |
| Saturday, Oct. 6 | 12pm - 10pm Unlimited Rides - 12pm - 4pm |
| Sunday, Oct. 7 | 12pm - 9pm Unlimited Rides - 12pm - 4pm |
2018 Calendar
BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin). The quantity of pumpkins delivered on site will NOT be enough to break the world record. Bring a carved pumpkin to our Pumpkin Drop Off location in front of City Hall Monday, October 1 through Thursday, October 4 or bring it with you to the festival and receive a FREE admission pass to the weekend event. BYOP pumpkins will be accepted through Sunday afternoon Oct 7th.
Prelude to Pumpkin Fest
Monday, October 1- Thursday October 4
Monday, October 1
| 3:30pm - 9pm | Pumpkin Carving at Highwood City Hall |
Tuesday, October 2
| 3:30pm - 9pm | Pumpkin Carving at Highwood City Hall |
Wednesday, October 3
| 3:30pm - 9pm | Pumpkin Carving at Highwood City Hall |
Thursday, October 4
| 5pm - 10pm | Community Appreciation Night - Free Admission, Pumpkin Carving, Live Music, Cash Bar, Carnival & More! |
Friday, October 5 - Festival Begins
| 4pm | Festival Opens - Rides, Vendors Activities, All-You-Can-Carve Pumpkin Stations (while supplies last), Carnival and More |
| 4pm - 6pm | Trick-or-Treating Throughout Festival Grounds |
| 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 |
| 12pm – 4pm | Unlimited Carnival Ride Special - ONLY $25 per person |
| 3pm | Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest at the Food Court Stage - Sign-Up |
| 8pm | Make-A-Wish Family Presentation on Main Stage and Wall Lighting |
| 10pm | Festival Close |
Sunday, October 7
| 11am | Festival Opens - Rides, Vendors Activities, All-You-Can-Carve Pumpkin Stations (while supplies last), and More |
| 12pm - 4pm | Unlimited Carnival Ride Special - ONLY $25 per person |
| 12pm | Pet Costume Contest Sponsored by Pet People at the Food Court Stage - Sign-Up |
| 1pm | Kids Costume Contest at the Food Court Stage - Sign-Up |
| 2 pm | Teens to Adult Costume Contest at the 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 |
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We want to give a lot of love to our sponsors that make our Pumpkin Walls possible! Thanks to: Dimeo Brothers, Deerpath Inn, Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd. Mid-American Water and Street Level Studio.
It takes a village to pull this event together and we are so grateful for all of you!
There's still time to sign up to volunteer at the festival! It's because of you that we can continue to raise money for Make-A-Wish Illinois!
Postions include:
Superhero 5K Run/Walk Course Marshals
Bartenders
Merchandise Sales
Entry Gate Attendants
Pumpkin Carving Area Assistants
Placing Jack-O-Lanterns on the Wall
For a full explanation of each position as well as access to the waiver and sign up forms check out our website:
www.highwoodpumpkinfest.com/volunteers/
We can't do it without you!
Volunteer Positions For The Highwood Pumpkin Festival
highwoodpumpkinfest.com
Description and sign up sheet for Volunteer Positions For The Highwood Pumpkin FestivalWe want YOU to come help us fill the scaffoldings lining the streets with beautifully carved pumpkins October 1st-4th! We need all hands on deck so bring your families, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and more and meet us in front of City Hall each day.
Come out each day from 3:30-9pm and carve, carve, carve. All levels of expertise welcome. Plus, your creations could be featured on Fox News Chicago!
Can you believe Pumpkin Fest is right around the corner? Neither can we! We hope you join us for the week of fun we have prepared!
Jack G Smithy Angela Gibellina Joseph Patrick Sar Ah Annie Ragauskis lets go 🎃
How much is the unlimited ride wristband for the 4th & what are the hours? Thank you!
I’ll be there
We should go this year Trenton
Jessica Anderson 👻
Christal Ackerman
Been Jammin
Olivia Trull Yvonne Mendiola
Lisa Ramirez