The Great Pumpkin Fest and costume contest in Canton is RESCHEDULED for Oct. 31st

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The Great Pumpkin Fest is a Halloween and fall festival in Cherokee County.
It takes place on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is FREE to attend.
This date has been rescheduled to Halloween from earlier in October, due to weather.

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

You’ll find craft vendors, food, a DJ, hayrides, games, craft stations, bounce houses for the kids, and more.
Bounce houses have a fee; hayrides are free.

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

Kids can trick-or-treat at the vendor booths.
More info here
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Check out our huge list of Halloween Happenings and our list of safe trick-or-treat events.

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

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When

October 31, 2026 @ 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Cost

FREE

What

The Great Pumpkin Fest

Where

Cherokee Veterans Park (Canton)

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Cherokee Veterans Park (Canton)

7345 Cumming Highway
Canton, GA 30115

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