Keene Pumpkin Festival
About this event
The Keene Pumpkin Festival is a seasonal festival in Keene, New Hampshire, at Downtown Keene. The 2026 event takes place Oct 17, 2026. Keene's iconic fall celebration reviving a world-famous tradition of community-carved jack-o'-lanterns displayed across downtown. The single-day festival draws visitors from across New England for pumpkin towers, local food vendors, live entertainment, and the communal spectacle that once held the Guinness World Record for most lit pumpkins.
Annual, one Saturday in mid-October
Location & directions
Downtown Keene, Keene, NH 03431
Frequently asked questions
When is Keene Pumpkin Festival 2026?
Keene Pumpkin Festival takes place Oct 17, 2026 in Keene, New Hampshire. Annual, one Saturday in mid-October
Where is Keene Pumpkin Festival held?
Keene Pumpkin Festival is held in Keene, New Hampshire, at Downtown Keene, Keene, NH 03431.
What is Keene Pumpkin Festival?
Keene's iconic fall celebration reviving a world-famous tradition of community-carved jack-o'-lanterns displayed across downtown.
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