The 30th annual PumpkinFest will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, in downtown Franklin.
The centerpiece event of PumpkinFest is the “World Famous PumpkinRoll.” Who can roll a pumpkin the greatest distance down Phillips Street and vying for bragging rights? One past winner rolled 1,021 feet.
Sign-up for the “Pumpkin Roll” is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the actual “roll” from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pumpkins will be available for purchase at the event, or bring your own.
Other highlights of the day include a costume parade and contest, pumpkin pie eating contest, along with dozens of vendors featuring arts and crafts, festival food, and more.
This event is held rain or shine. PumpkinFest is sponsored by the Town of Franklin. For more information, visit townoffranklinnc.com or facebook.com/pumpkinfestfranklin, or call Franklin Town Hall at 828.524.2516.