2026 Pumpkinfest & Ryan Norlin GIANT Pumpkinfest Links

Pumpkinfest is getting closer, and there are plenty of ways to be part of one of Anamosa’s biggest days of the year! Whether you want to run, roll, show off your ride, join the parade, volunteer, or help make the entire celebration possible, we’ve put all the important links in one place.

SPONSOR PUMPKINFEST

It takes a lot to bring Pumpkinfest to life each year, and we’re continuing to work toward our sponsorship goals! Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses, organizations, and individuals, with a variety of ways for us to recognize and market those who support Pumpkinfest.

Become a Pumpkinfest Sponsor: LINK

RYAN NORLIN GIANT PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF

Whether you’re a longtime grower or ready to enter for the first time, we’d love to have you be part of one of Pumpkinfest’s signature traditions.

SMOKE ‘N’ PUMPKINS BBQ CONTEST

Gather your team, bring your BBQ skills, and see how your best work stacks up against the competition!

PUMPKINFEST 5K

Start Pumpkinfest morning on the run! Registration is now open for the Pumpkinfest 5K.

CAR, TRUCK & BIKE SHOW

Have a vehicle you’d love to show off? Registration is open for the Pumpkinfest Car, Truck & Bike Show!

JOIN THE PUMPKINFEST PARADE

Businesses, organizations, families, community groups and more are invited to join this year’s Pumpkinfest Parade and celebrate our “We the Pumpkins” theme!

GET YOUR PUMPKIN ROLL TICKETS

Pick a pumpkin and cheer it on! Pumpkin Roll tickets are available now, with a $750 grand prize up for grabs.

Purchase Pumpkin Roll Tickets: https://forms.gle/dH6ouwLdQUwNsSwK6

VOLUNTEER AT PUMPKINFEST

Want to be part of Pumpkinfest behind the scenes? It takes a small army of volunteers to make the day happen, from helping with the 5K and parade to assisting with activities throughout the festival.

See Volunteer Opportunities: https://unitedwayofeastcentraliowa.galaxydigital.com/need/index?agency_id=124290

BE A PUMPKINFEST VENDOR

Interested in being part of Pumpkinfest as a craft, merchandise, food, or other vendor?

Vendor Information & Registration: https://forms.gle/8SkWMc443ZMwut3e9

SCARECROW CONTEST

Get creative, have some fun with this year’s “We the Pumpkins” theme, and compete for a $100 grand prize! Entry is just $10, with proceeds helping support candy for the Anamosa Spook Parade.