2025 River Prairie Ginormous Pumpkin Festival!

Welcome to the annual - River Prairie Ginormous Pumpkin Festival a celebration of colossal proportions in the City of Altoona! This enchanting event is held at River Prairie Park every September and showcases giant pumpkins and the artistry and passion of the participating growers. Come out to this year's Ginormous Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, September 27, 2025! Immerse yourself in the biggest pumpkins you've ever seen, crisp autumn air, fall flavors, fall colors and so much more this wonderful season brings to the Midwest. Out of all the fall events, River Prairie's Ginormous Pumpkin Festival is one you need to check off your fall bucket list and best of all, it's FREE!

Giant pumpkins, vegetables and fruit will be weighed throughout the festival. The best time to view the pumpkins is late morning/early afternoon.