2023 EVENT DETAILS
October 7 & 8, 2022
Music on Main
Friday, October 7 (7-10pm)
Live Music:
Mulledudes
Saturday, October 8 (12pm-11pm)
Live Music:
Dunegrass (12-3pm)
Catfish and the Man (4-6pm)
Rock Shop (7-10pm)
October 8, 2022
Civil War Re-Enactors
(9am-3pm)
Head down to the Zeeland Museum (37 E Main St) for some old fashioned fun! The Civil War Re-enactors will be at the Zeeland Museum, stop by before or after the parade for some fun!
October 7, 2022
It's time to test your science skills...pumpkin style. Join us for our 1st annual Pumpkin Drop from the top story of the Dekker Huis Museum. Pumpkins must be pie size or smaller and covered no more than 50% and cannot contain liquid or gel-like materials. Are you up for the challenge? No Registration Required
Pumpkin Drop
Dekker Huis Museum 2pm
October 7, 2022
Dessert on Us
Sponsored by Royal Atrium Inn & Royal Park Place
Church Street
6-7:30pm
The first 1,000 people who attend are provided with a FREE homemade Post Family Farm pumpkin donut and fresh apple cider. This event reinforces our pride in this community and is a thank you to residents and guests of Pumpkinfest for doing business here.
October 7, 2022
Kids Tractor Pull
Sponsored by Zeeland Farm Services
Main Street
4pm (Registration begins at 3:00pm)
In this high energy and exciting event, kids ages 4-12 will get to be in the driver's seat of a pedal tractor to see how far they can go! Each participant receives a prize in the event as it is just about having a good time. Be sure to arrive at 3:00pm for registration. The event begins at 4:00pm with the youngest children going first.
October 7, 2022
Senior BINGO
Sponsored by Comprehensive Ear & Hearing
Howard Miller Library (Main Floor)
2-4pm
B-24! Come down to the Howard Miller Library for your chance to win some prizes provided by Comprehensive Ear & Hearing. This is a free event!
October 8, 2022
Pumpkin Roll
Sponsored by Lenz Balder Insurance
Zeeland Christian Hill (334 W Central Ave)
12pm
Do you have the skills to thrill? Test your pumpkin rolling skills as you roll your pumpkins down the Zeeland Christian School hill to see if your pumpkin surpasses all others. Be sure to come with your own pumpkin (each pumpkin can only be used once, not one pumpkin per family) All ages welcome!
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October 8, 2022
Pet Costume Contest
Sponsored by Chow Hound
Main Stage on Church Street
1pm
Enter this adorable pet costume contest or view the whole show, either way you won't want to miss! Categories include funniest costume, cutest costume, and best pair (costume pari with owner and pet or pet with pet) Family pets of all kinds are welcome! Prizes will be awarded for each contest winner. Registration required! Registration is due Friday October 7th via email to zeelandfestivalsinc@gmail.com
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Helvetica Light is an easy-to-read font, with tall and narrow letters, that works well on almost every site.
October 8, 2022
Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest
Sponsored by Zeeland Community Preschool
Church Street on the Main Stage
5:30pm
If you love pie, this is the event for you! The contest will begin with the youngest age group. the first person to finish, wins! Prizes given for each age group This high energy event is great to participate in and even more fun to watch!
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Helvetica Light is an easy-to-read font, with tall and narrow letters, that works well on almost every site.
October 8, 2022
Pumpkinfest Parade
Sponsored by Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital
3pm
Parade Route: West on Main Ave. from Centennial St. to State St. South on State St. to Central Ave., East on Central Ave. ending at Maple St.
Thank you to Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital for their generous support of the parade! We would like to also thank the volunteer parade marshals, city staff for their invaluable assistance, all those who have entries in the parade and of course the spectators who watch and cheer the parade along. The Pumpkinfest parade is another great example of how our community comes together to put on great events for people of all ages to enjoy.
October 7, 2022
Child & Adult Yoga
Vandeluyster Square
9am
We invite you to join Grit & Grace for a very special child/caregiver yoga session at Vandeluyster Square! Bonus points for matching Halloween Costumes! There is no registration required for this amazing event and is perfect right before story time hosted in the same spot at 10am! No registration required and all ages welcome
October 8, 2022
Pumpkinfest 5K Run/Walk
Sponsored by Zeeland Athletic Boosters
Kids Fun 100yd and the 1/2 mile runs - 7:45am start time
5K Run - to follow the kids. Approximate start time is 8:30am
This is a community Fun Run for all ages. Come support your local Zeeland Athletic Boosters. The 100 yard dash or 1/2 mile fun run for kids takes place starting out front of Zeeland West High School (either by the Main Office entrance or the Natatorium entrance). The 5K starts and ends at the Zeeland West High School (again either by the Main Office entrance or the Natatorium entrance), after winding through the beautiful Zeeland school properties. Help us celebrate the Zeeland Pumpkinfest by joining in this safe closed course. Awards for the kids runs will be given out on the course. Awards for the 5k run will be given out in the Zeeland West Cafeteria at the completion of the race.
October 7 & 8, 2022
Kidzfest
Our Kidzfest hours are as follows:
Friday October 7th: 11am-8pm
Saturday, October 8th: 11am-3pm,
4-6pm
Due to the extended Kidzfest hours on Friday, not all events listed below will run for the entire timeframe.
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Corn Box sponsored by Morren Bros Agriculture
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Balloon Animals
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Barrel Train
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Face Painting
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Henna Tatoos
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Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
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Lord of the Gourd Pumpkin Carving
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Cookie Decorating
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Pumpkin Painting
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Outdoor Discovery Center
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Barrel Train Rides
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Horse Drawn Hay Rides
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Inflatables
October 7 & 8, 2022
Avenue of Art
This year artist will be putting their creative touch on wooden sculptures provided by All Rout Inc. This will provide centerpieces for the annual theme while engaging local artists, individuals, and groups, to get involved and be part of the process. In addition, Avenue of Art will enhance the beauty of downtown Zeeland and provide locals and visitors a unique and artful Pumpkinfest experience. You can find the artists work September 29-October 8 lining the sidewalks of Main Street.
WOODEN STRUCTURES PROVIDED BY ALL ROUT INC.
October 7, 2022
Children's Storytime
Vandeluyster Square
10-10:30am
Join Howard Miller Library for a fun fall-themed story time at Vandeluyster Square, followed by a craft to take home! No registration required.