Come experience this one-of-a-kind pumpkin & arts festival!
Experience the 14th Annual Operation Pumpkin & Art Festival. Celebrate the autumn season in style with food and crafts from local vendors. As always, you will find giant pumpkins, live entertainment, a family-friendly atmosphere, and many costumes at this year's festival.
Join the Festivities
Operation Pumpkin is known for its display of incredible sculpted pumpkins, as well as other fun fall activities like amusement rides, food trucks, artisan vendors, and a pumpkin weigh-off. Come enjoy fall flavors and activities while supporting local businesses!
When: October 10-12, 2025
Where: High Street, Downtown Hamilton, Ohio
Family Friendly Fun
Operation Pumpkin is a full weekend of fun for the whole family. Kids can enjoy a ton of different activities, crafts, amusement rides, carnival games and more.
Walk along High Street to see incredible pumpkin displays, a ton of art, giant pumpkins, unique pumpkin carvings, and the popular pumpkin weigh-off.
This festival also fills the streets with a ton of local vendors to shop and food trucks to enjoy! Shop over 100 artisan and food vendors.
Pet Parade Competition
This is a festival favorite! Enjoy the cutest costume contest in Operation Pumpkin's annual Pet Parade. The best costumes will be awarded in different categories.
Parade and judging area will form along N. 3rd Street in front of All8Up and Sara's House. The parade will proceed from N. 3rd St going west down High Street, crossing High at 2nd St. and returning east on High Street. The parade will ultimately end back at N. 3rd St .
Live Music + Entertainment
Operation Pumpkin will be featuring a variety of live music and entertainment all weekend long.
Friday
- Hometown Stage — Chris Jones: 5 - 8 p.m.
- Main Stage — The Whammies: 5 - 7:15 p.m.
- Main Stage — Classic Rock at Its Finest: 8 - 10 p.m.
Saturday
- Main Stage — Jason Owens Band: 5:30 - 7:45 p.m.
- Main Stage — Clayton Mullen: 8:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday
- Main Stage — Anywhere Like Heaven: 12 - 2 p.m.
- Main Stage — Michelle Robinson Band: 2:30 - 5 p.m.
Learn More: Operation Pumpkin
High Street | Hamilton, Ohio
