22nd Annual Statesville Pumpkin Fest, November 1Statesville, NC – On Saturday, November 1st, from 10am-5pm, Downtown Statesville will be packed with fall fun for the 22nd Annual Statesville Pumpkin Fest—hosted by the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce!

Enjoy mouthwatering food, live music, arts & crafts, a jam-packed Kids Zone, pumpkin smashing, painting, and a classic car cruise-in. All the autumn fun.

Classic Car Cruise-In

Come join us as CLASSIC CARS return to beautiful Historic Downtown Statesville as part of the 22nd Annual Statesville Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 10a-5p.

Court Street will transform into a large parking lot of Classic cars (1996 and older) during the 2025 Statesville Pumpkin Fest. All cars MUST enter from the intersection of West Front Street and South Meeting Street. Beginning at 9:00am cars will start moving onto Court Street and Meeting Street. Pumpkin Fest attracts thousands of spectators each year and we want everyone to arrive safe and leave safe. Hope to see you there!

Kid’s Zone

Get ready for an action-packed day of non-stop fun for the little ones at the Kids’ Zone, sponsored by Happy Teeth Pediatric Dentistry! Located on the Broad Street UMC Lawn at West Broad Street, this exciting area will be a hub of adventure, featuring a wide array of inflatables. Safety is our priority, and all rides are expertly staffed for your peace of mind.  It’s the ultimate FREE ticket to a day full of laughter and memories!

All day wristbands for the Kid’s Zone are FREE thanks to our generous sponsor, Happy Teeth Pediatric Dentistry!

New this year, we’re teeing up even more smiles with a Mini Golf area, proudly sponsored by MBA Roofing. Bring the whole crew, make memories, and enjoy a perfect autumn day in Downtown Statesville!

Entertainment

At this fun-filled annual community event, there will be stages hosting a variety of music and entertainment hosted by WAME Real Country 92.9 & 550. Numerous performances will happen throughout the day on different stages around the festival including demonstrations of dance, gymnastics, and martial arts.

Main Stage:

10am-10:45am: Magnolia Fire

11am-11:45am: The Broad Pickups

12:30-2pm: Fortune 5

3-4:45pm: The Chain

6-8pm: Soakin’ Wet

Community Stage:

10:30am ARC Cheerleaders

11am Tilley’s Dance Academy

11:30am Statesville Dance and Performing Arts

12:30pm Pageant Queen Amber Potts

1pm Betty’s School of Dance

1:30pm Phoenix Martial Arts

2pm Union Grove Cloggers

2:30pm Carolina Dogwood Festival

https://www.statesvillepumpkinfest.com/