Let the Fun Begin
The festival unofficially began today with the Festival Royalty Contest at Barnesville High School. Also taking place today was the procession of bikers, trucks and vehicles of all kinds escorting the Eyes of Freedom Display into town.
Tuesday, the Eyes of Freedom opening ceremony is combined with the Quilts of Valor presentations.
Wednesday things heat up with the Giant Pumpkin Weigh In before it is “off to the races” with four days of activities and fun for the whole family….. Come, visit and experience one of Ohio Magazine’s Best Hometowns for 2025-2026!
Check the festival Facebook Page for these timely entries posted over the last week:
- “Foodie Heaven” includes local nonprofit meal options by the Barnesville Senior Center, Assumption Church and Shekinah Fellowship and plenty of local options from pizza shops to sit down restaurants
- 5 K Pumpkin Run
- Eyes of Freedom Display Wednesday-Sunday
- Wednesday Weigh In including livestream broadcast by JB Media
- Crafts and Unique Fun
- Victorian Mansion Museum Tours, yard sale and vintage quilt storage workshop
- Festival leaders
- Ten Things to do at the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival – Belmont County Tourism Council
- King Pumpkin Auction
- Pumpkin Crock Raffle
- Pumpkin Festival Talent Show
- $15 Carnival Rides Thursday
More details are posted on the festival Facebook page.
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