Have some fall fun at the Great Pumpkin Fest and costume contest in Canton

The Great Pumpkin Fest is a Halloween and fall festival in Cherokee County. It takes place on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is FREE to attend.

The location is Cherokee Veteran’s Park in Canton, located at 7345 Cumming Hwy.

You’ll find craft vendors, food, a DJ, hay rides, games, bounce houses for the kids (with a fee), and more.

Wear a costume and compete in the costume contest at noon.

Kids can trick-or-treat at the vendor booths.

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Parking and shuttle info

You’ll need to park off-site and take the free shuttle to the festival.
 
Parking and shuttle stops:
•Macedonia Elementary School
10370 East Cherokee Drive
Canton, GA 30115
 
•Macedonia Baptist Church
11230 East Cherokee Drive
Ball Ground, GA 30107
 

Check out our Complete Guide to Atlanta Fall Festivals & Fairs -- which covers the entire metro area and includes all the fairs and festivals from September thru November.

The 2021 festival flyer

 
 

More fall fun:

Saturday, October 1, 2022

North Georgia State Fair (click for daily hours)

Discounted | Jim R. Miller Park (Marietta)

Guided bike tour of the BeltLine's Westside Trail (pre-registration required)

9:00 am to 12:00 pm | $0-10.00 | Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail

FREE guided walking tour in Piedmont Park

10:00 am to 11:30 am | FREE | Piedmont Park

Annual Crabapple Fest

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Milton

Old Fourth Ward Park Arts Festival

10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Historic Fourth Ward Park

Don't miss the Norcross Art Splash this weekend!

10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Norcross

FREE First Saturdays family program (pre-registration required)

11:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Dunwoody Nature Center

CANCELED: Candler Park Fall Fest

11:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Candler Park

$2 rides on miniature trains at the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad

1:00 pm to 4:30 pm | $2.00 | Georgia International Horse Park

CANCELED: "Prost on Perry" Oktoberfest celebration

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Lawrenceville

Summer Concert Series and food trucks

6:00 pm | FREE | Newtown Park (Johns Creek)

Little Five Points Ghost Tour

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | $20.00-25.00 | Little Five Points Community Center (corner of Euclid & Austin)

Sunday, October 2, 2022

North Georgia State Fair (click for daily hours)

Discounted | Jim R. Miller Park (Marietta)

Norcross Art Splash Festival

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Norcross

Old Fourth Ward Park Arts Festival

10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Historic Fourth Ward Park

CANCELED: Candler Park Fall Fest

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Candler Park

Monday, October 3, 2022

Laughing Hour on the Square - outdoor comedy show

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Colony Square

Punchline Comedy Night (outdoor event)

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Avalon

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Group walk in Piedmont Park

10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Piedmont Park

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

AvalOM outdoor yoga or pilates class

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Avalon – The Plaza

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Cumming Fair -- opening day, FREE admission & $20 unlimited rides

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Cumming Fairgrounds

FREE concert: Live music by Cat Ridgeway & the Tourists

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Avalon – The Plaza

Free movie: Corpse Bride

7:00 pm | FREE | Red Clay Music Foundry

Friday, October 7, 2022

Tot Time and You

10:45 am to 11:15 am | FREE | Wills Park Recreation Center (Alpharetta)

Snellville Food Truck Fridays

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Snellville Towne Green

Cumming Fair: $25 for unliimited rides

4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Cumming Fairgrounds

Wire & Wood Music Festival

5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Alpharetta business district

Avalon Nights Live (outdoor concert)

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE

Groovin' on the Square outdoor concert series

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Colony Square

Little Five Points Ghost Tour

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | $20.00-25.00 | Little Five Points Community Center (corner of Euclid & Austin)

Tunes by the Tracks (click for performance details)

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Main St in Stone Mountain’s business district

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