Frequently Asked Questions

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!

*EVENT MAP - CLICK HERE

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

  • Meeting St. Behind the Community Stage. - 1 Handicap & 3 Regular Port a Potties
  • W. Broad St. Public Parking Lot – 1 Regular Port a Potty
  • Cooper St. – 4 Regular Port a Potties
  • N. Center St. (behind Corks Taps and Barrels Garden) – 1 Regular Port a Potty and 1 Sink
  • Court Street - in front of Old Courthouse
  • Near stage

CARRY-IN POLICY

Guests are prohibited from bringing inappropriate items into the concert area. Some restricted items include:

  • No Outside Beverages Allowed
  • No Dogs or other animals allowed on the street in the festival area
  • No guns or weapons allowed in the festival area

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.

    • 10:00am – 11:00am: Wicker & Jones
    • 11:15pm – 1:00pm: Mystery Hillbillies
    • 1:30pm – 3:00pm: Wood Family Tradition
    • 3:30pm - 4:45pm: Holt Up & Friends
    • 5:30pm - 8:30pm: After Party with Uptown Dueling Pianos (Sponsored by DENSO)

Republic Services Community Stage – located at N. Meeting St.

    • 10:30am American Renaissance Cheer Squad
    • 11:00am: Tilley's Dance Academy
    • 11:30am Statesville Dance and Performing Arts 
    • 12:00pm: Pageant Queens
    • 1:00pm: Phoenix Martial Arts 
    • 1:30pm Carolina Dogwood Festival
    • 2:00pm: Betty's School of Dance 
    • 2:30pm: In His Steps Dance 
    • 3:00pm: Theatre Statesville
    • 3:30pm: Union Grove Elementary Cloggers

CORKS, TAPS & BARRELS

Social District in Effect 

WHAT IS IT? Click here for all the details and find our where you can get a beer, wine, or mixed drink to carry with you through the festival.

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

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