pumpkintown

Saturday, October 11, 2025 |10 am - 5 pm

If you’re seeking a fun outing on Saturday, October 11th, look no further than Pumpkintown 2025, in the historic downtown of Athens, Tennessee.

 

For the past 22 years, Pumpkintown has become one of East Tennessee’s most cherished festivals, attracting nearly 16,000 attendees annually. It is one of the largest events in McMinn County, offering plenty of activities for all ages. Organized by Friendly City Festivals, this family-friendly event is completely free to the public.

 

Pumpkintown highlights the rich cultural heritage of East Tennessee, showcasing Native American traditions and local history through captivating displays that engage visitors of every age.  Attendees can look forward to exciting activities such as:

 

  • Scott Crisp Memorial PowWow
  • McMinn Regional Humane Society Mutt Strut and Adopt-a-Thon
  • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum’s 38th Annual Quilt Show
  • CASA Parrot Parrty Run/Walk
  • CASA Celebrity Dunk Tank
  • Historical walking tours
  • Pumpkin Plinko
  • Athens Art Center pumpkin painting
  • A wide variety of fun activities for children
  • Live entertainment across two stages
  • Over 250 arts, crafts, information, and food vendors
  • Shopping at local merchants

This remarkable event is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. We invite you to explore our sponsor area for more information.

Vendor Applications
Pumpkintown PowWow - Athens, TN

Pumpkintown

 Saturday, October 11, 2025

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Athens, TN

Mutt Strutt Costume Contest MRHS - Pumpkintown Downtown Athens, TN
Pumpkintown PowWow - Athens, TN

Click Application Link
Print and mail to:

Willsonthropic, INC
P.O. Box 1336
Athens, TN 37371

OR

Email to:

info@friendlycityfestivals.com

Vendor Application

Food Vendor Application

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

Mayfield Dairy Farms

Willsonthropic Compassionate Community

Willsonthropic, Inc.

McMinn County Tourism - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Athens, TN

McMinn County Tourism Board

City of Athens, TN - Sponsor for Friendly City Festivals in Downtown Athens, TN

City of Athens Public Works

City of Athens - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor

City of Athens

DENSO - MooFest Sponsor

DENSO

TVA - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Athens, TN

TVA

Tennessee Overhill - MooFest sSponsor

Tennessee Overhill

Arts Center - Sponsor for Moofest - Downtown Athens, TN

Athens Area Council for the Arts

Tennessee Arts Commission - Moofest Sponsor

Tennessee Arts Commission

Kiwanis Club of Athens - Sponsor for Friendly City Festivals - Downtown Athens, TN

Kiwanis

Athens Main Street - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

Athens Main Street

Athens Chamber of Commerce - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

Athens Chamber of Commerce

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

Starr Regional Medical Center

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

Valley Oil

VEC Customer Shares Moofest Platinum Sponsor

VEC Customer Shares

Wolfenden Family Pharmacies - Moofest Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

Wolfenden Family Pharmacies

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

Humana

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

Dynasty Spas

Kona Ice - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Athens, TN

Kona Ice

Pendleton's Playground - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

Pendleton's Playground

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

Dynasty Spas

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

Simmons Bank - Private Wealth

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

Simmons Bank

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

Citizens National Bank

Warren Jackson CPAs - Moofest Sponsor

Warren Jackson CPAs

Hacker Sign Company - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

Hacker Sign Company

WCLE Mix 104.1 - Moofest Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

Mix 104.1

WYXI - Sponsor for Friendly City Festivals - Downtown Athens, TN

WYXI

WRCB-TV - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

WRCB-TV

WTVC-News Channel 9 - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

WTVC-TV News Channel 9

WBIR-TV - Friendly City Festivals Sponsor - Downtown Athens, TN

WBIR-TV

The Daily Post-Athenian - Sponsor for Friendly City Festivals - Downtown Athens, TN

The Daily Post-Athenian

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