2024 Morton Pumpkin Festival
Frequently Asked Questions
1.When is the Festival this year?
September 11th - 14th, 2024. Enjoy food tents, entertainment, pumpkin decorating, competitions, carnival rides, the parade and more! Visit www.mortonpumpkinfestival.org for more information and how to participate!
2.What is the festival theme for the 58th Annual Morton Pumpkin Festival?
Pumpkins Run for the Roses
3. When is the Parade?
The Parade will be along the usual route on Jefferson Street on Saturday, September 14th at 10:30am. The parade route can be found at www.mortonpumpkinfestival.org/parade
4. Where will the Art & Craft Market be located this year?
The Art & Craft Market is held at Birchwood Park (335 W. Birchwood) on Friday, September 13th 3:30pm-7:00pm and Saturday, September 14th from 8:00am-5pm.
5. How can I volunteer at this year’s Pumpkin Festival?
Each year the Morton Pumpkin Festival, anticipates the need for over 1,500 volunteers! If your co-workers, friends, or family members would like to volunteer at festival, please visit www.mortonpumpkinfestival.org/volunteer to sign up!
6. What is the Family Fun Patch?
Located at Church Square (225 W Jefferson), the Family Fun Patch will host the Libby's Nestlé tent, seating area, baby changing/nursing tent, Local Spotlight, Pumpkin Decorating Tent and more!
7. Where will the Pumpkin Decorating Tent be located?
Pumpkin Decorating is hosted at the Family Fun Patch on Festival Grounds.
8. Where can I buy Festival Merchandise?
Prior to the Festival, Merchandise is available at the Morton Chamber of Commerce (415 W. Jefferson St.) Tuesday, September 3 - Friday, September 6 from 9am-6pm, Saturday, September 7 from 9am-12pm, Monday, September 9 from 9am-6pm. During the Festival, the Merchandise Tent will be on Festival Grounds. The online Pumpkin Store opened July 1st and will close Wednesday September 4th. All online orders will need to be picked up by Friday September 6th.
9. Are pets allowed on Pumpkin Festival Grounds?
Pets are not permitted on Pumpkin Festival Grounds, with the exception of service animals. Emotional support animals are not permitted on festival grounds. Pets may not be left in or tied to an unattended vehicle on or around Festival Grounds.
10. Considerations
Due to supply chain, inflation and shortages there may be changes in costs of products and services. Please note that all taxes and fees are included in the cost of all food and merchandise.