Mount Carroll Pumpkin Fest
Sat, Oct 25 , 2025 • 8:00am - 2:00pm
320 N. Main St., Mount Carroll, IL 61053
Mount Carroll’s Pumpkin Fest is a full day of fall fun, featuring a 5K run, kids’ activities, live music, a bustling farmers market, and plenty of Halloween spirit.
Celebrate fall in Mount Carroll with a day full of festive fun at Pumpkin Fest. This free, family-friendly event packs the downtown square and courthouse lawn with activities for all ages.
The day starts at 8 a.m. with the Harvest Hustle 5K Walk/Run, starting and finishing at the Davis Community Center (631 S. East St.). Registration is $25 before October 10 ($30 after) and includes a t-shirt and swag bag.
Throughout the day, enjoy a wide variety of activities, including the Kids & Critters Costume Parade, Halloween Storytime at the library, pumpkin decorating, a Mini Gourd Build & Racetrack, face painting, kids’ games, and four giant inflatables on the courthouse lawn. Don’t miss the lively Dancing Witches performance and the exciting Ping Pong Ball Drop.
The Mount Carroll Farmer’s Market will also be in full swing with 50+ vendors offering fall produce, crafts, and more. Local food vendors will be on hand, and regional favorite Marques Morel will provide live music throughout the event.
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