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11th Annual Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest

The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will present the 2026 Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest on Saturday, September 26, in downtown Saratoga Springs.

When and Where

Date and Time

Saturday, Sep 26, 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Address

Saratoga Springs City Center Parking Garage, 11-77 High Rock Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Cost

FREE ADMISSION

About this event

Giant pumpkin growers from across the Northeast bring their biggest, heaviest entries to Saratoga Springs this September for the 11th annual Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest Weigh-Off. The free, family-friendly event is organized by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Saratoga Springs City Center, and Saratoga Farmers Market.

When: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
Where: Saratoga Springs City Center Parking Garage, 11-77 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Cost: Free admission

What to Expect at the Weigh-Off

Growers begin arriving with their pumpkins in the early morning hours, and the official weigh-off gets underway at 11 a.m. Visitors can walk among dozens of giant pumpkins on display and get photos with the biggest entries of the season.

Music, Food and Farmers Market Vendors

Mandolins Too performs live music throughout the event, and attendees can pick up treats from Nothing Bundt Cakes and Thorn + Roots. The Saratoga Farmers Market operates next door on High Rock Avenue the same day, adding its own food vendors and special exhibits to the festivities.


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