PUMPKINFEST
Thursday - Saturday, October 1 - 3



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Pumpkinfest Schedule
COMING SOON
AVENUE OF ART WALKING TOUR
Thursday, October 1st | 6pm
(Starts at Tripelroot)
Several artists in the community have been working hard on circus themed wooden structures that will be displayed on Main Street downtown Zeeland September 24th-October 4th. Want to meet the artists and hear the story behind their inspiration? Join us for the 4th annual Avenue of Art Walking Tour! The tour leaves from Tripelroot promptly at 6pm and is free for all to join!
PUMPKINFEST CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT
Friday, October 2nd | 5-7pm
(Main Street)
18 Yr Olds+
Grab a partner and join us for our Pumpkinfest Adult-Child Cornhole Tournament! This will be a round-robin tournament that will be played outdoors on Main Street in downtown Zeeland during the City of Zeeland’s “Pumpkinfest” event. Each team will play every other team in the tournament one time. The team with the best win-loss record at the end of the tournament wins a trophy + gift card to a local restaurant! The children will compete against each other on one side while the adults will compete against each other on the opposite board. Participants should sign up as a team.
PUMPKINFEST PARADE
Saturday, October 3rd | 3pm
Whether you are interested in being in the parade or just spectating, we want YOU! Mark your calendars today for October 3, 2026! This is one you won't want to miss!
VOLUNTEER
Thursday, October 1st - Saturday, October 3rd
Pumpkinfest would not be possible without the help and dedication of our wonderful volunteers. Click below to signup today!
TRACTOR PULL
Friday, October 2nd | 3pm Registration, 4pm Pull
(Main Street in front of Post Office)
Children ages 3-12pm are invited to test their tractor pulling skills! Registration starts at 3pm at the corner of Church & Main in front of the Post Office and the pull starts at 4pm! Skip the line and fill out the registration form ahead of time, print, and bring it with you to the event! Thank you to Zeeland Farm Services for sponsoring this amazing event!
BEER CHOIR AT TRIPELROOT
Thursday, October 1st | 6pm
Join Holland Chorale at Tripelroot to celebrate Zeeland Pumpkinfest. If you love beer, and you love singing, you’ll love Beer Choir!
PUMPKINFEST 5K
Saturday, October 3rd | 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 by the Main Office entrance. The 5K starts and ends at the Zeeland West High School Main Office 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. Come enjoy refreshments (including cookies from the Holland Cakery) after the race.
KIDZFEST
Friday, October 2nd | 11am-7pm
Saturday, October 3rd | 12-3pm | 4-6pm
(Church Street between Main & Central)
Kidzfest takes place on Church Street between Main and Central during the dates/hours listed above. Inflatables, barrel train rides, petting zoo, carnival games, face painting, and live performances are just some of the many things to do during this event! There is something for everyone and the best thing is that it is all FREE!
Interested in giving back to the community? Come celebrate with us by hosting a kid friendly booth during KIDZFEST. Click the link below to sign up!
ZEELAND COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT
Saturday, October 3rd | 11am
Don't miss this incredible performance by the Zeeland Community Band Group! Public Welcome!
PUMPKINFEST PET SHOW CONTEST
Saturday, October 3rd | 1pm
(Corner of Church & Main)
Adorable pets, matching costumes, prizes...what's NOT to love? Please join Chow Hound on Saturday for an amazing event that even our furry friends will love! A huge thank you to Chow Hound of Holland for sponsoring this event again this year! Want to skip the line and fill out your entry form ahead of time? Click below:
THE GREAT B.Y.O.P. PUMPKIN ROLL
Saturday, October 3rd | 12pm
(Zeeland Christian School @ 334 West Central Ave)
Ready to put your rolling skills to the test? Have that perfect pumpkin?! Bring it on down to the big Zeeland Christian Hill on Saturday afternoon. This event, sponsored by Lenz Balder Insurance, will be sure to put a smile on your face!
PUMPKIN PIE EATING CONTEST
Saturday, October 3rd | 5pm
(Corner of Church & Main)
Love PUMPKIN PIE? Dessert for Dinner? Prizes? If you answered YES to any of these questions then this is the contest for you! No registration required-just an appetite! Thank you to Zeeland Community Preschool for sponsoring this event!
CHALLENGE ISLAND'S 3rd ANNUAL
PUMPKIN ZIPLINE
Friday, October 2nd | 2pm
Are you ready for a gourd time?
We’re excited to bring back Challenge Island’s Pumpkin Zipline event at Pumpkinfest! Get ready for STEAM-inspired fun as kids and families design, craft, and race their very own pumpkin zipline carriages.
This hands-on, screen-free adventure is all about collaboration, creativity, and a dash of pumpkin-spice engineering. Build it, test it, and cheer it down the line—fun for all ages and perfect for making festive fall memories.
Don’t miss your chance to zip into the season with us at Pumpkinfest!
LASER LIGHT SHOW
Friday, October 2nd | DUSK
(Splash Pad on Elm)
The community is invited to a laser light show on Friday, October 3 at dusk. The show will take from within the splash pad on Elm Street.
ENTERTAINMENT TENT
Friday, October 2nd - Saturday, October 3rd
(Cherry Street Parking Lot between Elm & Church)
The Pumpkinfest Entertainment Tent is back by popular demand and hosts a pretty cool lineup! Check it out:
Live Music by Trixy Tang - Friday, October 2nd, 7-10pm
Live Music by Pretty Rage - Saturday, October 3rd, 7-10pm
PUMPKINFEST FRIDAY FUN! PAWS WITH A CAUSE + ADAM LOCKER BAND
Friday, October 2nd | Starting at 5pm
Pumpkinfest Friday is full of great activities & we're joining in on the fun! We have been collaborating with our friends at PAWS With A Cause & will have PAWS assistance dogs & assistance dogs-in-training at Tripelroot for you to meet & learn about.
Our PAWS With A Cause friends will be visiting us from 5pm-8pm. Please stop by & learn about how impactful this organization is to our community!
GET READY TO ROCK Friday night! Adam Locker Band takes the stage from 6pm-9pm!
