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Pumpkin Show 2026

Pumpkin Show Companion: a man holds a smiling girl in a princess dress among giant pumpkins. Pickaway County Visitors Bureau logo

Coming to the Pumpkin Show? Start with the Pumpkin Show Companion

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The Circleville Pumpkin Show brings thousands of visitors to downtown Circleville each October, and the Pickaway County Visitors Bureau has a new resource to help visitors plan their time in Pickaway County.

The new Pumpkin Show Companion brings together helpful information for visitors before and during the 2026 Circleville Pumpkin Show, taking place October 21–24.

The companion is designed to complement the official Circleville Pumpkin Show website. While PumpkinShow.com remains the source for the official schedule, contests, parades and Show information, the Pickaway.com companion focuses on additional resources visitors may need while planning their trip and exploring the community.

Visitors can find information about events happening during Pumpkin Show week, accessibility and mobility scooter rentals, shuttle options, lodging, the Discover Pickaway app and more. The page also helps connect visitors with things to see and do throughout Pickaway County before, during and after their time at the Show.

Local Businesses: Tell Us What You’re Doing

The Pickaway County Visitors Bureau wants to hear from local businesses, restaurants, attractions and organizations planning something special for Pumpkin Show week.

Hosting live music? Offering a Pumpkin Show special? Planning extended hours, entertainment, an activity or another experience visitors should know about? Let us know.

If you’re hosting an event, submit it for free to the Pickaway County events calendar. Approved events are added to our online calendar and may also be considered for additional promotion through PCVB’s social media, newsletters and other channels.

Even if you’re not hosting a formal event, we want to know what area restaurants, shops, attractions and businesses have planned for the week. Sharing that information helps us point visitors toward more places to eat, shop and explore while they’re in Pickaway County.

Businesses can also visit the PCVB Tourism Partner Hub for free tools and resources to help connect with visitors.

Make the Most of Your Visit

Pumpkin Show may bring you to Circleville, but there is plenty more to discover while you’re here. Browse the Pickaway County events calendar for more happening throughout the area, or use Pickaway.com to discover local dining, shopping, attractions and places to stay.

The Pumpkin Show Companion will continue to grow as additional events and visitor information are confirmed, so check back as October approaches.

Explore the 2026 Pumpkin Show Companion and start planning your visit.

For official Circleville Pumpkin Show schedules, contests, registrations and Show information, visit PumpkinShow.com.

2026 Circleville Pumpkin Show commemorative pin, America's 250th, with pumpkins design

2026 Circleville Pumpkin Show Merchandise Arrives August 25

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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.