pumpkintown

21st Annual Fall Festival
Downtown Athens, TN

Saturday, October 14, 2023
10 am – 5 pm

If you’re looking for something to do on Saturday, October 14th, look no further than Pumpkintown 2023.

Pumpkintown, held in historical downtown Athens, Tennessee, has become one of the region’s favorite festivals in East Tennessee for the last 20 years with plenty of activities for young and old. Pumpkintown is produced by Friendly City Festivals and is free to the public. The festival hours are 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Pumpkintown celebrates the rich cultural history of East Tennessee. Native American culture and local history are displayed with elements that are unique and interesting for all ages. Pumpkintown is one of the largest annually attended events in McMinn County with almost 16,000 in attendance.

Some of the planned events will include:

  • Scott Crisp Memorial PowWow
  • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum-36th Annual Quilt Show
  • McMinn Regional Humane Society Mutt Strut & Adopt-a-thon
  • Pumpkin Plinko
  • Pumpkin Painting at The Arts Center
  • Historical Walking Tours 
  • Live Entertainment on Two Stages
  • 250 + arts/crafts/info/food vendors
  • Local Shopping

This event is made possible by its many sponsors. Please click the link to visit our sponsor area.

    SponsorsVendor App
    Pumpkintown PowWow - Athens, TN

    Pumpkintown

     Saturday, October 14, 2023

    10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Athens, TN

    Pumpkintown MuttStrutt - Athens, TN
    Pumpkintown PowWow - Athens, TN

    Vendor Application

    THANK YOU, SPONSORS!

    Willsonthropic Compassionate Community

    Willsonthropic, Inc.

    DENSO - MooFest Sponsor

    DENSO

    City of Athens, TN - Presenting Sponsor for Moofest in Downtown Athens, TN

    Presenting Sponsor

    City of Athens

    Mayfield Dairy - Presenting Sponsor for Moofest - Downtown Athens, TN

    Mayfield Dairy Farms

    Starr Regional Medical Center - Sponsor Friendly City Festivals - Athens, TN

    Starr Regional Medical Center

    Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

    Kiwanis International

    Tennessee Arts Commission - Moofest Sponsor

    Tennessee Arts Commission

    Tennessee Overhill - MooFest sSponsor

    Tennessee Overhill

    McMinn County Tourism

    McMinn County Tourism Board

    Exit Milestone Realty - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Athens, TN

    Exit Milestone Realty

    Simmons Bank - Sponsor for Friendly City Festivals - Downtown Athens, TN

    Simmons Bank

    Simmons Wealth Management - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

    Simmons Bank – Wealth Management

    Citizens National Bank - Friendly City Festival Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

    Citizens National Bank of Sevier County

    Valley Oil Company - Sponsor for Friendly City Festivals - Downtown Athens, TN

    Valley Oil

    Wolfenden Family Pharmacies - Moofest Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

    Wolfenden Family Pharmacies

    OneHeart Dojo - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Athens, TN

    Oneheart Dojo

    Dynasty Spas - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

    Dynasty Spas

    Humana - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Athens, TN

    Humana

    VEC Customer Shares Moofest Platinum Sponsor

    VEC Customer Shares

    Warren Jackson CPAs - Moofest Sponsor

    Warren Jackson CPAs

    Pumpkintown Countdown

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    Pumpkintown Festival Plinko - Athens, TN

    Pumpkintown
    Festival Schedule

    Pumpkintown Entertainment - Athens, TN

    Friday, October 13 | Setup and Vendor Check-in

    9

    Friday, October 13

    4 PM  Streets Closed
    Downtown

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    Friday, October 13

    5-8 PM  Vendor Check-In
    Market Park Pavilion

    Saturday, October 14 | Pumpkintown Festival Events

    10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Market Park

    Pumpkintown PowWow in Memory of Scott Crisp

     

    The beat of a native drum and the notes of a flute will lead you down to Market Park where you will experience tribal dances, Native American crafts, and the famous Potato Dance!

    10:00 am Gates OpenMC – Robert Redhawk   
    10:15 am Native Flute Player – Jack Lynn, Gaylon Nelson, Kyle Coatney
    11:45 am Drum Warm Up – Calling all Dancers
    12:00 pm Grand Entry – All Dancers 
    12:30 pm Intertribal – 1 round – All Dancers Welcome 
    12:40 pm POW WOW TIME 

    Dance Categories  
    Mens Traditional – Mens Fancy – Grass – Hoop Dancer 
    Women’s Traditional –  Women’s Fancy – Jingle – Candy Dance 

    1:20 pm Aztec Dancers – Javier Alfaro & Family  
    1:50 pm Intertribal – 2 rounds – All Dancers Welcome 
    2:00 pm DANCERS BREAK UNTIL 3:50 PM  
    2:00 pm Blow Gun Demonstration – Bear & Sharlene 
    2:15 pm Native Flute Player – Jack Lynn, Gaylon Nelson, Kyle Coatney 
    3:15 pm Broom Dance  
    3:45 pm Drum Warm Up – Calling all Dancers 
    3:50 pm Intertribal – 2 rounds – All Dancers Welcome 
    4:00 pm POW WOW TIME 

    Dance Categories  
    Mens Traditional – Mens Fancy – Grass- Hoop Dancer 
    Women’s Traditional –  Women’s Fancy – Jingle – Broom Dance 
    Intertribal – All Dancers Welcome – Draw final 1 Names 

    5:00 pm Retire Flags – Close Circle 
    5:30 pm Gates Close – See you next year! 

    *Times are approximate and subject to change based on availability, inclement weather, or other factors. 

    Scott Crisp Memorial - Friendly City Festivals - Pumpkintown - Downtown Athens, TN

    10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    (See Adopt-a-thon schedule for specific times and locations.)

    Mutt Strutt Doggie Costume Contest - Pumpkintown Athens, TN Friendly City Festivals

    McMinn Regional Humane Society
    Adopt-a-Thon activities

    Market Park

    10:00 – 10:45 am – Registration for Mutt Strutt/Doggie Costume Contest
    10:30 – The infamous Mutt Strutt!
    11:00 – Judging of Doggie Costume Contest
    11:30- Contest Winners Announced

    Fullers Frame Shop

    10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Adopt-a-Thon
    Dogs/Puppies
    Cats/Kittens
    Paw Print Art

    10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

    McMinn County Living Heritage Museum

    McMinn County Living Heritage Museum
    Annual Quilt Show

    This year’s McMinn County Living Heritage Museum’s annual Quilt Show is entitled “Sew Many Quilts.” This award-winning show will feature more than 100 quilts in a variety of categories. Admission is free during Pumpkintown!

    522 West Madison Avenue, Athens, TN 37303

    More information: (423) 745-0329   www.livingheritagemuseum.org

    McMinn County Living Heritage Museum Annual Quilt Show

    11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    North Jackson Street

    Pumpkin Plinko

     On South Jackson Street, one of the largest Plinko games in the world is set up by the Athens Parks and Recreation Department, where young and old alike roll balls down the street through a maze of pumpkins. The object is to score a perfect 30 to win a big prize! A perfect 30 takes a lot of pumpkin luck – come try yours out!

    City of Athens Parks and Recreation Youth Council
    (423) 744-2700
    www.cityofathenstn.com

    Pumpkin Plinko - Friendly City Festivals - Pumpkintown - Downtown Athens, TN

    11:00 a.m.

    Corner of N. Jackson & Washington

    Historical Walking Tour - Friendly City Festivals - Downtown Athens, TN

    Historical Walking Tour

    History buffs and laypersons alike don’t want to miss the popular downtown historical walking tour. Led by The History Honchos – County Mayor John Gentry, Sheriff Joe Guy, and Paul Willson – take a trip back into time through an informative and entertaining journey of Athens the way it was. Highlights include African American business locations, TWU Campus, and The Battle of Athens, little-known facts. You can meet up with “The Honchos” at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of Washington and Jackson Streets.