Pony Express PumpkinFest 2025

The Wizard of Pumpkinfest announces: follow the yellow trail to Pumpkinfest on the grounds of Patee Park and Museum properties!

Can you believe it? Pumpkinfest is 29 years old this year! Be sure to mark your calendars for October 3rd, 4th, and 5th for this annual free event! Pumpkinfest is held on the grounds of the Pony Express Museum and flows north to Patee Park. Watch us throw the switch to light up Pumpkin Mountain at 8 pm on Friday and Saturday nights.

Put on your favorite Halloween costume and participate in the parade, sponsored again by St. Joseph Hy-Vee. Midwest Central Outdoor provides great prizes awarded to winners of the children’s costume contest. The parade begins at 11 am in the Patee Market parking lot on Saturday, October 4th. Special thanks to Rent-All for support.

NEW EVENT: 2025 make a scarecrow for Scarecrow Row!

Details available at www.ponyexpress.org/pumpkinfest.

Financial assistance provided by the St. Joseph, MO Convention and Visitors Bureau.