The World’s Largest Pumpkin Festival Is Right Here In Ohio And You Don’t Want To Miss It

If you love all things pumpkin spice and you're the first one in line for all the fall scented candles and home decor, then there's a small town festival in Ohio you need to know about.

Every autumn, the small town of Circleville, Ohio features a massive 4-day pumpkin festival that’s practically a way of life in the fall season. The Circleville Pumpkin Show takes over the town with pumpkin flavored everything, amusement park rides, games for all ages, live entertainment, themed parades and more. Here's why this one-of-a-kind festival belongs at the top of your fall bucket list this year:

Every year, the town of Circleville fills with pumpkins galore once October rolls around.

With a population of just under 14,000, this small town truly comes alive in the fall with The Circleville Pumpkin Show and pumpkins as far as the eye can see. Each year, more than 400,00 people flock to this small town to attend The Pumpkin Show.

(But even when the fall season ends, the town is still known for its pumpkin water tower, which—of course—stands year-round.)

You'll find this special little town just south of Columbus along US 23.

This year, The Circleville Pumpkin Show will take place on October 16 - 19—and it truly is "The Greatest Free Show on Earth."

(Be sure to say hi to The Pumpkin Man!)

You'll encounter some of the most massive pumpkins you've ever seen here. The official weigh-in determines which pumpkins place first, second and third.

Last year's largest pumpkin, (grown by Mark Litz), weighed a whopping 1,607 pounds.

The best part about Pumpkin Show? Probably the food. You'll find everything from the famous pumpkin waffles...

For a complete schedule of this year's events, click here.

...to the unexpected treats, such as pumpkin pizza.

Other pumpkin foods include pumpkin burgers, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin chili, pumpkin fudge and more.

While you're here, you'll want to stop at the local bakery, where the line is (literally) out the door for their famous pumpkin donuts and viewing the world's largest pumpkin pie.

Lindsey's Bakery has held the record for the world's largest pumpkin pie for more than 40 years. In 2005, the bakery made a pie that measured 18-ft., taking back the world record yet again. Address: 127 West Main Street, Circleville, OH, 43113

After you've had your fill of rides, games and pumpkin flavored everything, you'll want to stay for the parade.

There's a themed parade every day at 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. (Note: There is only an 8 p.m. parade on Saturday.)

Have you ever attended The Circleville Pumpkin Show? If so, share your thoughts, photos and experiences with us!

For more fall fun in Ohio, check out our previous article: Take This Gorgeous Fall Foliage Road Trip To See Ohio Like Never Before.