The 119th Circleville Pumpkin Show
The 199th Circleville Pumpkin Show: Celebrating 250 Years of Ohio Agriculture
đź“… October 21-24, 2026
đź“Ť Downtown Circleville, Ohio
Celebrate one of Ohio’s most beloved fall traditions at the 119th annual Circleville Pumpkin Show, October 21–24, 2026, in downtown Circleville! Known as the “Greatest Free Show on Earth,” this four-day festival brings the community together to celebrate Ohio’s agricultural heritage with more than 100,000 pounds of pumpkins, squash and gourds, along with pumpkin-flavored treats, arts and crafts, live entertainment, parades, contests and amusement rides. A longtime Pickaway County tradition, the Circleville Pumpkin Show offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience Ohio’s agricultural roots and community spirit.
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s celebration kicks off Tuesday, October 20, with the special “Pumpkin Show Celebrates 250 Years of Agriculture” Parade at 7 p.m. The parade will showcase agriculture’s evolution over the past 250 years, featuring historic and modern farm equipment, crops, livestock, marching bands and America 250-themed floats. It’s a fitting tribute to Ohio’s agricultural heritage and the community traditions that continue to bring generations together.
Admission is free. The show is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.