The 10th Annual Kenai Fall Pumpkin Festival

The City of Kenai’s 10th Annual Fall Pumpkin Festival is happening Saturday, October 11th at Softball Greenstrip — a FREE community event you won’t want to miss! 

We’re excited to welcome the cool fall weather, sip warm beverages, and delight in all things pumpkin, fall, and fun. From pumpkin painting to hayrides, food trucks to the famous pumpkin drop — this day will be packed with festive activities for the whole family!

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate fall with us! 

This event is a true community effort made possible thanks to our amazing collaborators, volunteers, and sponsors each year. If you’re interested in participating as a volunteer or event sponsor, please email Parks@kenai.city or call 907-262-8262.

Many Thanks to: 

Kenai Fellowship Church & Kenai Community Library: pumpkin decorating contest booth, Kenai Walmart: Pumpkin Painting station, K-Beach Elementary: Face Painting, Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science: Paper Pumpkin Craft, Renewal by Andersen of Alaska: Fall Craft / Activity, TNT Athletics LLC: Potato Sack Races and Field Activities,  Kenai Feed & Supply: Mini Hay Maze, Three Bears Alaska: Hot Apple Cider, Kenai Fire Department & Kenai Police Department: Pumpkin Drop; Hilcorp, Kenai Peninsula Driving Instruction, Country Foods IGA, and Operation Children First: Pumpkin Patch; Kenai Walmart, KB Laser Wash, Jumpin' Junction Family Fun Center, Java Junction Coffee Co: Pumpkin Contest Prizes

Come Hungry! Lunch options will be available for purchase. 

Food Vendors: Wok'n'Roll, Jenny's Deli, 907Smash-n-dash

Fall Pumpkin Festival Event Timeline 

Ongoing (12–3 PM): Food Vendors, Crafts, and Activities 

Special Times
12:00–1:30 PM – Contest pumpkin check-in
1:50 PM – Contest winners announced
2:00 PM – Pumpkin Drop from Fire Truck
2:00–3:00 PM – Pumpkin pick-up (display ends 3:15 PM)

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST PARTICIPANTS:
While supplies last, the Kenai Community Library will give away FREE pumpkins from October 8th to 10th to youth aged 18 and under interested in customizing a pumpkin for the No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Limited to one pumpkin per youth participant. Artists of all ages are invited to decorate and display pumpkins at the festival. For full contest details, check out the instructions below!

Contest Age Categories:
4 & Under, 5 - 8, 9 - 12, Teen, Adult

The Kenai Community Library will host a Pumpkin decorating workshop on Friday, Oct. 11th, from 4 PM -5 PM. For workshop details, visit: https://kenai.librarycalendar.com/event/pumpkin-themed-program-5255