Pumpkinfest Happily Ever After    

Every year, Zeeland hosts the vibrant and enchanting Pumpkinfest, a delightful fall festival held on the first weekend of October and offers a unique and creative theme each year. This year's theme is "Happily Ever After," promising a magical experience for all attendees. The festivities kick off on Thursday, October 3rd at 5pm, with an array of exciting activities, including free donuts and cider for the first 1,000 visitors, horse-drawn carriage rides, surprise character appearances, and the opportunity to meet and greet Lakeshore Authors at the Howard Miller Library.

The festival's Avenue of Art on Main Street will display spectacular art from September 27th to October 6th, featuring large, wooden structures intricately decorated to match the festival's theme. The Avenue of Art Walking Tour, hosted by Tripelroot, will take place on Tuesday, October 1st at 6pm, providing the opportunity to meet the talented artists behind the stunning sculptures.

Join us for an unforgettable experience at KIDZFEST on Church Street! This exceptional event offers a delightful array of activities for the whole family. Immerse yourself in a world of creativity with face painting, get up close and personal with adorable animals at the petting zoo, or take on the challenge of inflatable obstacle courses. Indulge in a variety of delicious treats from food vendors and enjoy the excitement of barrel train rides. The fun continues with captivating stage performances and live music in the entertainment tent on Friday and Saturday nights. As the day turns to night, be spellbound by the first-ever laser light show, sponsored by Request Foods,  located on Church Street Friday, October 4th at dusk! Make sure not to miss out on this magical experience!

The Pumpkinfest Happily Ever After Parade takes place on Saturday, October 5 at 3pm. The Parade Route is as follows: West on Main Ave. from Centennial St. to Elm St., South on Elm St. to Central Ave. East on Central Ave. ending at Maple St.

For the complete list of Pumpkinfest events please visit www.zeelandfestivals.com 

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

Title Sponsor:

Request Foods

Visionary Sponsors:

Zeeland Board of Public Works

Vanderkolk Plumbing

Shoreline Sprinkling, Inc.

Corewell Health

Meijer

City of Zeeland

Royal Atrium & Royal Park Place

Gentex

Olivia Grace & Company

Gold Sponsor:

AllRout INC

Parda Credit Union

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers