# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Get ready for Rapid City’s most anticipated fall tradition, The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival! Spanning from Main Street Square to Memorial Park, this free, family-friendly event is a full-day celebration of all things autumn. ?

Festival Highlights:

- Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off: Witness the town’s biggest and best gourds go head-to-head.

- Pumpkin Chunkin’: Local students, led by South Dakota Mines, show off their engineering skills by launching pumpkins across Memorial Park with trebuchets.

- Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Bring your carved or painted pumpkin by 10 a.m. and see if it captures the crowd’s vote for best in show.

- Kidz Zone: Packed with jumping castles, pumpkin painting, the fan-favorite 4 Buck Chuck pumpkin toss, and a Touch-a-Truck experience where kids can climb aboard and explore big trucks.

- Downtown Business Scarecrow Contest: Cast your vote for the most creative scarecrow downtown at the Visitor Center or through the Visit Rapid City App.

- Pumpkin Pub Crawl (starts at 12 PM): Toast the season with festive drinks at your favorite downtown spots — 21+ only.

- 100+ Local Vendors & Food Trucks: Shop unique handmade goods and savor delicious seasonal treats throughout the day.


*Schedule of Events:

10:00 AM – Vendors, Kidz Zone, and Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off kick off the fun
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Vote for your favorite Painted or Carved Pumpkin at Main Street Square
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Explore Touch-a-Truck at City Hall
10:15 AM – Drumline and mascots lead a lively procession from Main Street Square to Memorial Park
11:00 AM – First Round of Pumpkin Chunkin’ at Memorial Park
12:00 PM – Pumpkin Weigh-Off winners announced at City Hall
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Live music from the Wilt Brothers Band at Main Street Square
12:00 PM – Pumpkin Pub Crawl begins (21+ only)
1:00 PM – Second Round of Pumpkin Chunkin’ at Memorial Park
3:00 PM – Third Round of Pumpkin Chunkin’ at Memorial Park
4:00 PM – Closing time — see you next year!

*Schedule is subject to change.


A big thanks to our sponsors: RESPEC, South Dakota Mines, Bluepeak Internet, Formanek Electric, Black Hills Federal Credit Union, Affordable Nflatables, Prairie Edge, Black Hills Energy and Superior Siding.

More Information: http://bit.ly/4l5a0ol
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rapid-city/the-great-downtown-pumpkin-festival/200028609932255
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, parties, contests, entertainment, pub-crawl, bar-crawls, live-music, food-drinks, art, fine-arts, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4221

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rapid City
- **state**: SD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Main Street Square Downtown Rapid City
- **lat**: 44.080395924314
- **long**: -103.22879527391
- **full address**: Main Street Square Downtown Rapid City, 632 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701-3043, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival being held?
  - **A:** The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival takes place on Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am at Main Street Square Downtown Rapid City, 632 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701-3043, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival?
  - **A:** The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival is organized by Downtown Rapid City.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rapid City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 4,200+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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