For Immediate Release  

September 14, 2026

For more information:  

Lynette Lam, Zeeland Festivals Director

 zeelandfestivalsinc@gmail.com

http://www.facebook.com/Zeelandfestivalsinc 

Pumpkinfest Gone Country     

 Zeeland’s Pumpkinfest, proudly sponsored by Request Foods! This beloved local event is your go-to destination for all things fall, all with a heartwarming country twist.

We’re thrilled to kick off the weekend with "Dinner on Us," thanks to the collaboration between Zeeland Festivals, Frank's Restaurant, and Tyson Foods. Join your neighbors and friends on Thursday, October 1st, at 5 PM at the corner of Main and Church in downtown Zeeland, where the first 1,000 attendees can enjoy a free meal. It’s the perfect way to gather together and celebrate our community! Don't miss the Avenue of Art Walk, scheduled at 5 pm in front of Tripelroot. Attendees will have the chance to meet and hear from the artists behind the art pieces on display downtown.

Kidzfest begins on Friday at 11 a.m. and runs through Saturday at 6 p.m. There’s something for everyone, including face painting, obstacle courses, tractor pulls, a petting zoo, line dancing, live entertainment, and senior bingo. A complete schedule of events can be found at https://www.zeelandfestivals.com/pumpkinfest

On Friday night, the community is invited to a sweet tradition: free donuts and cider for the first 1,000 guests starting at 5 PM, in front of Zeeland Bakery, courtesy of Royal Atrium Inn and Royal Park Place.

The highlight of the weekend is the "Pumpkinfest Gone Country" parade, which will take place on Saturday, October 3rd, at 3 PM. Join us in celebrating with colorful floats, enthusiastic community groups, and lively bands. The parade will follow a scenic route throughout Zeeland, starting at the intersection of Centennial and Main. From there, it will travel south on Centennial, then turn west onto Central before continuing south on Elm. Once on Elm, the parade will proceed south until it turns east onto Lincoln. Finally, it will continue east on Lincoln until it reaches Maple.

We invite you to join us for a weekend of fall fun, filled with laughter, fellowship, and connections with neighbors!

Pumpkinfest is made possible through the generous giving of the following sponsors:

Title Sponsor:

Request Foods

Visionary Sponsors:

Zeeland Board of Public Works

City of Zeeland

Meijer

Royal Atrium Inn and Royal Park Place

Mead Johnson

Gold Sponsor:

Shoreline Sprinkling

Vanderkolk Plumbing

Corewell Health

Rachel Karhoff State Farm

Headwaters Counseling

Meijer