Gouverneur Chamber of Commerce
53 Herm Towne Road Gouverneur, NY 13642
15th Gouverneur Pumpkin Festival
September 19 - 20, 2026
PhotoCourtesy of Connie Stowell
14th Annual Pumpkin Festival - 2025
Gouverneur Fairgrounds — 10:00AM - 4:00PM Daily
Crafters, Games, Bounce Houses, Petting Zoo & Fair Food! Vendor Space Available-Inside and Outside Locations
Registration form available (button above) and at www.gouverneurfair.net
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Giant Pumpkin Weight Contests
(Bring your pumpkin Saturday Noon to 4:00 or before 10:00 on Sunday)
Sr. Division -1􀂋 Prize $200; 2nd Prize $100; 3rd Prize $50
Jr. Division - 1st Prize $500; 2nd Prize $250; 3rd Prize $100
Giant Pumpkin Drop (9/21 at 4:00)
Tickets $5.00 - Watch Facebook for pre-festival sales locations
The Pumpkin Parade
Dress in your favorite Pumpkin or Halloween attire! Walk, bring a wagon or ride a bike.
All are welcome to participate!​
Saturday, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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10:00 - 4:00 — Craft Show
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Children's Activities
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Grilled Chicken BBQ — Noon till gone
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12:00 - 4:00 — Petting Zoo
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12:00 - 1:30 — Live Music
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Draft Horse Wagon Rides
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Free CowTrain Rides (children only)
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Vendors, Food and Games both days
Sunday, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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10:00 - 4:00 — Craft Show
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10:00 — UMC Church Services
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12:00 - 4:00 — Petting Zoo
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12:00 - 1:30 — Live Music
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1:00 - 3:00 — Cruise-in Classic Car Show
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2:00 — Giant Pumpkin Award Ceremony
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Draft Horse Wagon Rides
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Free CowTrain Rides (children only)
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3:00 — The Pumpkin Parade
(line up at back entrance at 2:30)
Bounce Houses provided by Silver Line Party Rental
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Event Sponsored by RSI Roofing, Team Blevins, Gouverneur Garden Club, Don Peck Auctioneer
The Great Pumpkin Drop 2023
Some scenes from previous Pumpkin Festivals.
Thanks to Connie Stowell for the photos and video.
