The Largest Fall Festival In The Nashville Area, Franklin's Pumpkinfest, Is An Annual Event You Don't Want To Miss
By Meghan Kraft|Published October 17, 2019
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Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
Finding a fall festival in Tennessee isn’t too hard come the autumn season, but choosing which one to attend? That’s the hardest part! There are so many darling small towns and local events that make it almost impossible to choose one over the other, so we’re going to give you a hint: head to the Pumpkinfest in Franklin, Tennessee. It’s the largest fall festival in the Nashville area, and it’s bound to give you the autumnal experience you’re looking for.
The annual Pupmkinfest in Franklin, Tennessee takes place in the darling Nashville suburb's historic downtown. Franklin itself has been voted one of the best small towns in America for the last handful of years, providing a fantastic backdrop for this darling autumn fest.
This October, the annual Pumpkinfest will celebrate its 36th year. In the past, 65,000 folks have shown up to attend the Pumpkinfest in all its family-centric fall time glory.
There will be live music on multiple stages, the Williamson County High School Battle of the Bands, a fantastic Kids Zone for the littles and all sorts of costume contests. There's even a Pet Costume Contest, so make sure that Fido is ready for their close-up! You'll want to register for the costume contests ahead of time, so make sure you take a look at www.williamsonheritage.org.
With more than 100 craft and food vendors on-site, a myriad of children's activities and no admission fee, Pumpkinfest is bound to be a new family tradition.
Make sure to indulge in all the fun festival food, too! From hot pretzels to autumn-themed treats, there's no better place to experience the taste of fall.
This year, there will be activities at the Franklin Grove Estate and Gardens during festival hours as well. From a pumpkin patch to at Heritage Classroom pop-up experience, it's definitely worth a look.
