October 21–24, 2026 · Circleville, Ohio
Circleville Pumpkin Show
Your insider’s guide to the Greatest Free Show on Earth.
Welcome to your insider’s guide to the 119th Circleville Pumpkin Show, October 21–24, 2026. Find parade times and the route, parking and shuttles, pumpkin foods by street, accessibility information, and ideas for exploring Pickaway County. Arrive early for Preview Night and the America Celebrates 250 parade on Tuesday, October 20. For the complete Show schedule and program, visit the official Pumpkin Show website.
Hosting an event during Pumpkin Show week?
Live music, a demonstration, a pop-up — if it’s happening near the Show, get it on the calendar. Pumpkin Show Week (and all community event) listings are free.
Circleville Pumpkin Show, 2023
What’s Happening Around the Show
Insider’s Guide to the Show Streets
Where to find help, where to watch the parades, and what to eat on each street, taken from the official 2026 Pumpkin Show map.
Find it fast
Pick a meeting spot first. Cell service isn’t always reliable in the crowds, so agree on a place for your group and children to regroup before you split up.
- Information booth and lost children: Court & Main Streets, at the pumpkin display.
- First aid (EMS): Scioto & Pinckney Streets.
- Accessible parking: off West Main Street at Western Avenue.
- Scooter rentals: West Main Street at Western Avenue, and South Pickaway Street below Franklin Street.
- Baby changing station: North Court Street.
- Adult changing station (Momentum Refresh): Community United Methodist Church, East Main & Pickaway Streets.
- ATMs: Pinckney Street, North Court Street near Main, East Main Street, and East Franklin Street.
- Indoor seating to eat: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on Mound Street, and Knight’s Cafe in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church basement (alley entrance; Wednesday–Saturday, noon–8 p.m.).
- Kiddie rides: East Main Street at Pickaway Street.
- Police: Franklin & Pickaway Streets.
Where to watch the parades
Every parade follows the same loop: west on Franklin Street from Pickaway Street, north on Scioto Street, east on Pinckney Street, south on Court Street, then east on Main Street back to Pickaway Street.
- Bleacher seating is on Franklin Street and Pinckney Street.
- Franklin Street sees the parade first and East Main Street sees it last. Running late? Head for East Main.
Pumpkin eats by street
Everything on this list is made with pumpkin. It comes from the Show’s official Pumpkin Products list.
- West Main Street has the most: Lindsey’s pumpkin donuts, plus pumpkin burgers, chili, funnel cake, whoopie pies, ice cream, and deep-fried pumpkin pie.
- Court & Main Streets: pumpkin pancakes from Kiwanis, pumpkin cupcakes, and pumpkin coney dogs, plus official souvenirs.
- South Court Street: homemade pumpkin pie, pumpkin pizza, and pumpkin elephant ears.
- Pinckney Street: pumpkin pierogis, bratwurst, taffy, fudge, and coffee.
- East Main Street: pumpkin buckeyes, deep-fried bites, and brownies.
- Watt Street: pumpkin pulled pork, pumpkin trifle, and pumpkin pie with chocolate on a stick.
A whole community welcomes you
The Circleville Pumpkin Show is an independent nonprofit, and admission is free. It comes together each year through volunteers, local organizations, and the official vendors on the Show streets. Official vendors display an official vendor placard and directly support the cost of putting on the Show.
The welcome goes well beyond the Show streets. Circleville’s shops and restaurants, and the churches and community groups serving visitors nearby, are all part of Show week. However you spend your day here, you’re supporting our community, and we’re glad you came.
From the Blog
Explore Pumpkin Show updates, local stories, and inspiration for your fall visit.
Celebrate America 250 at the 2026 Circleville Pumpkin Show
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Read the post →2026 Ride Rates
Accessibility at the Show
Find scooter rentals, accessible restroom information, and contacts to help you plan your visit.
Mobility scooter rentals
Aging in Place Mobility is renting scooters during the Show, starting at $45 for four hours. Availability is limited, so reserve ahead. Pickup spots are marked on the map below.
Rentals are handled by Aging in Place Mobility. For rates, time slots, and questions, contact Eric Harmon directly.
Accessible restroom on-site
Momentum Refresh — America’s first fully accessible, universally designed mobile restroom — will be on-site during the Show, sponsored by the Pickaway County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Located in the Community United Methodist parking lot, 120 N. Pickaway St.
Other accessibility needs?
Questions about accessible parking, viewing areas, or anything else that would make your visit easier — the Pumpkin Show office can help.
Pumpkin Show Map
Find help and services, accessibility stops, parking and shuttles, parades, food, and sights.
Good to Know
Helpful tips for getting here, getting around, and enjoying Show week.
Admission & costs
Admission to the Pumpkin Show is free. Rides, food, and paid parking are additional costs.
Visitors Bureau office & parking
The Visitors Bureau office will be closed during the Pumpkin Show. Paid parking will be available in our lot at 325 W. Main St.
Get the app
Pull up maps, hours, and listings on your phone while you’re downtown.
Download the app →First time at the Show?
- Dress in layers — mid-October in Ohio swings cold mornings to warm afternoons.
- Wear shoes made for a lot of standing and walking.
- Bring some cash — handy for smaller vendors and street parking.
- There’s a parade every night; arrive early for a curb spot, especially Saturday.
Skip the parking hassle — take a shuttle
PICCA & Amvets
Park at Amvets, 818 Tarlton Road. Shuttle pickup and drop-off at the Show is at Pickaway and Mound Streets.
- Wednesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
- $10 per car includes parking and roundtrip shuttle service.
- Amvets members and Amvets Auxiliary members ride free.
For details, call 740-474-8835.
Ohio Christian University Baseball Team
Park in the Global Missions parking lot across from OCU, 1476 Lancaster Pike. Shuttle pickup and drop-off at the Show is at the Duke and Duchess Shoppe, 235 East Main Street, at East Main and South Washington Streets.
- Tuesday, 4–10 p.m.; Wednesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Roundtrip fare: $5 per person, including seniors; $3 for ages 3–6; ages 2 and under ride free.
- Carloads of 6 or more: $30. OCU students: $1.
For details, call 740-412-8544.
Watching from home?
Good to know if the curb is full or you can’t make it downtown: the Show streams live from four cameras around town — including Court & Main Street, the parade route, and the Park Stage — and CGTV also carries the parades live.
Make It a Weekend
Make the Pumpkin Show part of a weekend exploring Pickaway County’s shops, restaurants, parks, and attractions.
A Family Weekend in Pickaway County
Canal Park ziplines, pumpkin donuts from Lindsey’s, and downtown Circleville — read the itinerary → Area AttractionsSee More of the County
Discover more places to explore throughout Pickaway County →Official Pumpkin Show Information
Visit the official Pumpkin Show website for the complete schedule, hours, and program.