FESTIVAL HOURS
The Flow Automotive Statesville Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 10a-5p.
Be sure to join us for the After Party Concert with Uptown Dueling Pianos from 5:30p-8:30pm! Sponsored by DENSO!
INFORMATION TENT
The Information Tent will be located right on the square. Pick up a festival map, and get information on restrooms, vendors, music, kid care area, Kid Zone and more.
PARKING
Parking is available throughout Downtown in our 9 public parking lots as well as on-street parking spaces. Our partners at Mitchell Community College also invite concert goers to park in their various lots surrounding the event. Click here for a PARKING MAP.
RESTROOMS/PORT A POTTYS
CARRY-IN POLICY
Guests are prohibited from bringing inappropriate items into the concert area. Some restricted items include:
ADMISSION
Admission to the festival is free, although some of the activities will charge a fee.
BRING CASH
Many vendors may only accept cash so BE PREPARED! ATMS are located throughout Downtown.
VENDORS
Click Here for a List of Vendors Attending the 2024 Festival (updated 10/2024)
ENTERTAINMENT
DENSO Main Stage (hosted by WAME Real Country 92.9 & 550) – located on S. Center St.
Republic Services Community Stage – located at N. Meeting St.
CORKS, TAPS & BARRELS
Social District in Effect
Craft Beer Available
Our local brewery, Red Buffalo Brewing Co, will be onsite selling their craft beer for concert goers to enjoy. Craft beers are $7 each for a pint and can be purchased with cash or credit card.
*Be sure to bring your ID!
Kids' Zone and Kid Care Tent
The Kid's Zone (sponsored by Happy Teeth) will be located at Broad Street Methodist Church lawn (315 W. Broad Street). The Kid’s Zone will feature several fun inflatable rides. All rides are professionally staffed. Wristbands will be available for FREE and allow unlimited turns. There will also be a large movie screen playing a HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 all day for families to enjoy at their leisure.
Take advantage of the kid care tent, located directly in front of the kid zone, where families can pop in for a private rest, a diaper change, or a place to feed the kids. Troutman Chair has provided rocking chairs for you to relax in.
12th Annual CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-IN
Court Street will transform into a large parking lot of classic cars (1994 and older) during the 2024 Statesville Pumpkin Fest. All cars MUST enter from the intersection of West Front Street and South Meeting Street. Beginning at 9:00am cars will start moving onto Court Street and Meeting Street. Pumpkin Fest attracts thousands of spectators each year and we want everyone to arrive safe and leave safe. Hope to see you there! For more information about the Classic Cruise-in, contact Chuck Goode at 704-929-8150.
EAT
There are a variety of food options available throughout the festival. Local restaurants will be open as well. Water, soda and other beverages can be purchased through our food vendors. Click here for a list of local restaurants, bars, coffee shops and more!
SECURITY
The Statesville Police Department assists the festival organizers in keeping everyone safe at the concerts. WEATHER This is an outdoor event, so please dress accordingly. The event will take place rain or shine.
*** No dogs or other animals, no bicycles, no skateboards allowed in event area according to City of Statesville Ord. 14-78