2026 Circleville Pumpkin Show Merchandise Arrives August 25
Pumpkin Show season is getting closer, and you don’t have to wait until October to bring home a piece of one of Circleville’s favorite traditions.
Beginning August 25, official 2026 Circleville Pumpkin Show merchandise will be available to shop in person at Circleville Apothecary, Ashville Apothecary and the Pickaway County Welcome Center.
This year’s merchandise includes official Pumpkin Show clothing and the 2026 commemorative pin, giving longtime collectors, local residents and visitors an early opportunity to celebrate the 119th Circleville Pumpkin Show.
A Special Pin for a Historic Year
The 2026 commemorative pin has an especially local story behind it. Circleville native Ava Neff created this year’s design, which was selected through a communitywide design contest.
Neff grew up attending the Pumpkin Show, helping at her mother’s Rhoads noodle booth and entering her photography in the Pumpkin Show Art Show. She served as Miss Pumpkin Show First Attendant in 2021 and remains connected to the tradition today through Ava Lauren Photography, photographing Little Miss Pumpkin Show contestants each year.
“Having my design selected for this year’s commemorative Pumpkin Show pin is truly a full-circle moment,” Neff said. “To now have the opportunity to create something that will become part of Pumpkin Show history is an honor I don’t take lightly.”
Her design also captures what makes 2026 unique. The pin incorporates the American flag, fireworks and the America 250 logo, recognizing the nation’s 250th anniversary while keeping the Circleville Pumpkin Show at the heart of the design.
“Blending America’s 250th anniversary with the traditions of the Circleville Pumpkin Show felt like a natural fit because both celebrate history, community, and pride,” Neff said.
Shop Pumpkin Show Before Pumpkin Show
For visitors who love planning ahead, the August 25 merchandise launch is a chance to shop Pumpkin Show before the streets of downtown Circleville fill for the annual celebration.
Official merchandise, including 2026 clothing and commemorative pins, will be available in person at three Pickaway County locations:
- Circleville Apothecary in downtown Circleville
- Ashville Apothecary in Ashville
- Pickaway County Welcome Center in Circleville
Stopping in to shop is also an easy way to make Pumpkin Show part of a day exploring Pickaway County. While you’re here, grab a visitor guide, discover local shops and restaurants, and start planning what you want to see when you return in October.
The 119th Circleville Pumpkin Show will take place October 21–24, 2026, in downtown Circleville, with special America 250 opening activities beginning Tuesday, October 20. Admission is free.
Whether you’re adding another pin to a collection, looking for your 2026 Pumpkin Show apparel or simply ready for Pumpkin Show season to begin, mark August 25 for the start of in-store merchandise sales.
Learn more about visiting Circleville and Pickaway County at pickaway.com.
