Photo by Kathy Westaby
Video about the 2024 River Prairie Ginormous Pumpkin Festival.
Photo by Kathy Westaby
Giant pumpkins, vegetables and fruits will be weighed throughout the festival (7AM - 2PM). Best time to view the pumpkins is between 10AM - Noon.
A race for every age! Day of registration/packet pick-up begins at 8:30am.
9AM- The Great Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk (9yrs old+) Approx. 10:15AM- Lil Pumpkin 1/2 Mile Run (9-12 yrs old) Approx. 10:30AM- Lil Pumpkin 1/4 Mile Run (5-8 yrs old) Approx. 10:45AM- Tiny Tot 75 Yard Pumpkin Trot (1-4 yrs old)
For race details and registration see Run Info section.
Do you have what it takes to make the best pumpkin dessert in the Chippewa Valley? Anyone can enter the contest as long as you pre-register.
For dessert contest details and registration see Dessert Contest section.
Enjoy browsing the numerous artist booths! The market will be open from 8:30AM - 2PM and will be located on the small lit plaza along Front Porch Place.
Let’s not forget about our forever friends! Any pet can enter the contest! Registration will be day of contest starting at 10:30AM.
For costume contest details see Costume Contest section.
Brought to you by Mathnasium & Mcilquham Orchard and Strawberries! Test your accuracy skills as you launch apples from the overlook of River Prairie Pond, located near the Veteran's Tribute Plaza. Participants will be challenged to use the apple slingshot to hit a floating target in River Prairie Pond. Those who hit the target will be entered into a prize drawing. Cost is 5 apples for $5 and will be available from 10AM - 2PM or while supplies last. Fun for the entire family!
Will your duck be the fastest of them all? Ducks can be purchased starting at 9AM with the race being at 12:30PM!
Kids can come decorate a pumpkin while supplies lasts! Decorating will begin at 11:30AM
Brought to you by Market & Johnson & Festival Foods! A Ginormous pumpkin filled with candy will be dropped out of mid air! The pumpkin drop will be taking place at 3PM near the big American Flag near River Prairie Pavilion C (1658 Bluestem Blvd).
Photo by Megan Zabel Holmes
Who: Anyone can enter the contest as long as you pre-register (registration deadline: September 25) What: Any pumpkin flavored dessert! Time: 11 AM - 12 PM Location: OakLeaf Surgical Amphitheater Fee: FREE Prize: 1st place- $100; 2nd place- $50; 3rd place- $25
Contest participants are asked to bring 12 servings for the contest. We will have 3 judges and the rest of the desserts will be shared with the growers.
Registration is online through Altoona Parks & Recreation. Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 25
Don’t forget about those forever friends! Any well mannered, leashed pet is welcome to enter the contest!
Who: Any pet dressed in a Halloween themed costume! Time: 11 AM - 12 PM; Registration starting at 10:30 AM Location: OakLeaf Surgical Amphitheater Fee: FREE Prize: Goblin’ It Up Goodie Basket
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