Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival

10/11/2026

🎃 DAY 2 IS ABOUT TO BEGIN!! 🎃

Who’s ready for another day of pumpkin-filled fun at the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival?! 🍂

🛍️ 195 different vendors to shop and explore!

🍔🌭🍋 LOTS of delicious food and drinks to satisfy every craving!

🚗 A few important reminders:

* Follow the directions below to get TO the festival!
* When LEAVING, FOLLOW THE SIGNS, NOT YOUR GPS! Our road closures and traffic routes are not reflected in GPS directions.

👟 Come hungry, bring your patience, and put on those comfortable walking shoes! There’s a whole lot to see, eat, and enjoy!

💦 And don’t forget to HYDRATE! Mother Nature apparently didn’t get the memo that it’s October, because she’s giving us summer temperatures for Pumpkin Fest! ☀️😂

🎃 Bring your family, bring your friends, and come make some memories in Hartsburg!

LET’S MAKE DAY 2 ANOTHER GREAT ONE! 🧡🍁

Directions to the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival

Anyone wishing to attend the festival will follow posted signs along the following route:

From Columbia direction: Hwy 63 South to Route A. This is approximately 4-5 miles past the Ashland exit. From Route A go south on Old Highway 63. Veer right onto North Mt. Pleasant Road and continue south. Follow North Mt. Pleasant Road south and continue on it as it changes to South Mt. Pleasant Road. Veer right onto Soft Pit Hill Road. Continue on Soft Pit Hill Road until it changes to Hartsburg Bottom Road. Continue west on Hartsburg Bottom Road until you reach Bush Landing Road. Turn right on Bush Landing Road and you will be directed to the parking area.

From Jefferson City direction: Hwy 63 North to Sunco station on West side of highway. Sunco is the next left after Claysville Rd intersection. If you get to Ashland, you have gone to far. Once you turn at Sunco, you will make an immediate left onto South Mt Pleasant Rd. You will follow this road until you veer right onto Soft Pit Hill Road. Continue on Soft Pit Hill Road until it changes to Hartsburg Bottom Road. Continue west on Hartsburg Bottom Road until you reach Bush Landing Road.

Upon leaving the festival you will be directed west and north on River Road. Continue traveling north on River Road until you reach Route M in Wilton. Turn right on Route M and follow it through Ashland back to Highway 63.

Route A will be closed to festival traffic with the exception of motorcycles. Christian School Road will be closed to festival traffic. Both Route A and Christian School will be open to local traffic while the festival is operating.

10/10/2026

🎃🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL, PUMPKIN PEOPLE!! 🚨🎃

In just 3.5 HOURS, the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival officially begins!! 🧡🍂

While most normal people are still snuggled in their beds, our vendors and festival workers are already running around town like squirrels who drank too much coffee! ☕🐿️🤣

🚜 Tractors are moving!
⛺ Vendors are setting up!
🎃 Pumpkins are patiently waiting!
☕ Coffee is basically a food group at this point!

And somewhere in Hartsburg, a festival committee member is probably already asking, “Has anybody seen my radio?!” 😂

🎉 Our kickoff parade starts at 9 AM! Come help us kick off a weekend of pumpkins, shopping, food, entertainment, and small-town fun!

🎃 HARTSBURG PUMPKIN FESTIVAL — HERE WE GO!! 🎃

And to all our vendors, volunteers, and workers already hard at it this morning… WE SEE YOU, WE APPRECIATE YOU, AND MAY YOUR COFFEE BE STRONG! ☕🧡

10/10/2026

🎃🍂 ’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE PUMPKIN FEST! 🍂🎃

’Twas the night before Pumpkin Fest, and all through the town,
The tents were all standing, the signs were put down.

The pumpkins were ready, the vendors were too,
With goodies and treasures and so much to do!

The tractors were waiting, the trams standing by,
While visions of kettle corn danced through the sky.

The workers were tired, all snug in their beds,
Knowing shortly, thousands would fill the streets ahead!

The music, the laughter, the food and the fun—
We’ve worked hard for this weekend, and it’s finally begun!

So gather the family, lace up your walking shoes too,
There’s a whole lot of pumpkin-filled fun waiting for you!

🧡 Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival — TOMORROW! 🧡

🚗 Parking: $5 per car
🌐 www.hartsburgpumpkinfest.com

We can’t wait to welcome you to Hartsburg—come join the fun!

🎃 Happy Pumpkin Fest to all, and to all a good night!

The First Annual Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival was in 1991. "Missouri's Pumpkin Patch" is annually filled with outstanding arts and crafts, musical entertainment, Halloween decorations and tens of thousands of pumpkins. Games, hot air balloons, contests, a maze and more await you in beautiful Hartsburg...

10/09/2026

🎶🎃 WE’RE GOING OUT WITH A HOWL! 🐺🎸

All good things must come to an end, but we’re not letting the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival wrap up without a little more music and fun!

🎤 The Boone Howlers are taking the Main Stage to help us close out an amazing weekend of pumpkins, shopping, food, and small-town fun!

There’s nothing quite like live music to bring people together, and we’re excited to have the Boone Howlers help us finish the weekend on a high note! 🎶

📅 Sunday, October 11
⏰ 2:30 – 5:00 PM
📍 Main Stage | Hartsburg, Missouri

So before you call it a weekend, grab one last festival treat, give those shopping bags a rest, and come enjoy some great live entertainment!

🎃 Festival Admission is FREE!
🚗 Parking is $5 per vehicle.

Check out our full entertainment lineup:
https://www.hartsburgpumpkinfest.com/events.php

🐺🎶 The pumpkins may be winding down, but the Boone Howlers are turning things UP! 🎃🎸

10/09/2026

🎶🙌 GOOD MUSIC, GOOD NEWS & A WHOLE LOT OF SOUL! 🎃🎤

Who says you can’t have a little church and a whole lot of fun at a pumpkin festival?! 🎶

We’re excited to welcome Pastor Michael Tatum to the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival Main Stage for our Sunday Morning Gospel Jam!

Get ready for some uplifting gospel music, joyful melodies, and a little toe-tapping, hand-clapping Sunday morning fun! 👏🎵

Whether you’re a lifelong gospel music fan or just enjoy music that lifts your spirits, this is a performance you won’t want to miss!

📅 Sunday, October 11
⏰ 10:30 AM – Noon
📍 Main Stage | Hartsburg, Missouri

Grab a cup of coffee, find a comfortable spot, and enjoy some great gospel music as we celebrate faith, music, and community!

🎃 Festival Admission is FREE!
🚗 Parking is $5 per vehicle.

Check out our full entertainment lineup:
https://www.hartsburgpumpkinfest.com/events.php

🙌 Because on Sunday mornings, even the pumpkins ought to be praising! 🎃🎶

10/09/2026

🙏🎃 SUNDAY MORNING IN HARTSBURG — A LITTLE FAITH BEFORE THE FESTIVAL FUN! ⛪🍂

Before the shopping bags fill up, the food starts cooking, and the festival gets into full swing, we’re starting Sunday morning with something special!

Join us for our Community Church Service at the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival Main Stage!

It’s a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community, slow down for a moment, and start the day with faith, fellowship, and gratitude. ❤️

Whether you’re a regular churchgoer, visiting from out of town, or simply looking for a place to worship Sunday morning, everyone is welcome!

📅 Sunday, October 11
⏰ 9:00 – 10:00 AM
📍 Main Stage | Hartsburg, Missouri

Come as you are! No fancy clothes required — this is a pumpkin festival, after all! 🎃😊

🎃 Festival Admission is FREE!
🚗 Parking is $5 per vehicle.

Check out our full weekend schedule:
https://www.hartsburgpumpkinfest.com/events.php

🙏 A little worship, a lot of community, and a beautiful way to begin our Sunday in Hartsburg! ❤️🎃

10/09/2026

🎸🤠 A LITTLE COUNTRY, A LOT OF HOMETOWN TALENT! 🎃🎶

Dust off those cowboy boots (or just wear your most comfortable festival shoes 😂), because we’re bringing some COUNTRY to Hartsburg!

🎤 Cole Marren & Wyatt Cunningham are taking the Main Stage for an afternoon of great country music at the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival!

And the best part? These are two local boys bringing their hometown talent to our little town! There’s just something special about watching local talent do what they love, and we can’t wait to have them on our stage! 🎶

Whether you’re a die-hard country music fan or just love a good live performance, this Country Jam is the perfect way to spend your Saturday afternoon!

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 2:30 – 5:00 PM
📍 Main Stage | Hartsburg, Missouri

Grab some delicious festival food, take a break from exploring nearly 200 vendors, and enjoy some great music with us!

🎃 Festival Admission is FREE!
🚗 Parking is $5 per vehicle.

Check out our full entertainment lineup:
https://www.hartsburgpumpkinfest.com/events.php

🤠 Cowboy boots are optional. Supporting our local boys is highly encouraged! 🎸🎃

10/09/2026

Are you ready? Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival is only a day away and it looks like it is going to be a beautiful weekend!

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

🎃🪄 HARTSBURG IS ABOUT TO GET MAGICAL! ✨🎩

Think you’ve seen it all? Think again! 👀

The Mid-Mo Magic Show is bringing amazing tricks, mysterious surprises, and plenty of laughter to the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival Main Stage!

Whether you’re young or just young at heart, this is a show the whole family can enjoy. And with performances on BOTH days, you’ll have two opportunities to experience the magic!

✨ Saturday, October 10 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM

✨ Sunday, October 11 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM

📍 Main Stage | Hartsburg, Missouri

Bring your family and friends, get ready for some laughs, and see if you can figure out how those tricks are done! 🎩

🎃 Festival Admission is FREE!
🚗 Parking is $5 per vehicle.

See what else is happening on our Main Stage:
https://www.hartsburgpumpkinfest.com/events.php

🪄 The only thing disappearing faster than the magician’s tricks might be your funnel cake! 😂🎃