THE 45th ANNUAL TUSCOLA COUNTY PUMPKIN FESTIVAL OCTOBER 1st to Oct. 4th, 2026
Highlights of the Festival
CAR SHOW DOWNTOWN CARO ON SATURDAY
Free car show Reg. 9AM to 12noon, Car show Noon to 4pm. DJ playing all day Door prizes, cash prizes and trophies. Coffee an goodies at registration. National Anthem at 12 noon to kick off car show. Nitro Cars on displayed and will Heat up the street when they start up.
Grand Parade on Sunday
Grand parade on Sunday. Grab a chair and come enjoy the Grand Parade. Streets close at 12:30PM and Parade starts at 1:30PM Bands, floats, and much much more!!
Kids Activities on Saturday
Free kids activities are down at the Fairgrounds. , Inflatables, , Games, Nerf Challenge, Monster truck rides and face panting. Food Trucks and crafters and much much more
Decorated Pumpkins
Decorated Pumpkins on display at the Court House from the Kids in Tuscola County. Come check them out!!
Pie eating Contest
Come out and see who wins this great contest. Can it be you???
Prince and Princess Contest
Who will be the winner this year?? Who can grow the Biggest Pumpkin?? How big will it be??
Crafters
The Community Building at the Fairgrounds will be filled with local crafters and vendors selling their wares. Lots of Homemade items Come check them out
Famous Pumpkin Pies
Stop by the pie booth and buy one of our famous Pumpkin Pies. The buying of the pie supports the festival and all our free events for the public to enjoy.
Rotary Club Of Caro Famous Pancake and Sausage Supper
Rotary Club of Caro famous pancake & sausage dinner happens Thursday Oct. 1st, 5Pm to 7Pm at Caro High School. After checking out the pumpkins at the Court House go up for the Pancake Supper
Caro Roadhouse Museum
Caro Roadhouse Museum will be featuring " Indian Dave the Legend."
Date Oct. 2rd & 3rd 2026
Hours 1Pm to 4 PM
235 E Congress St.
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Singo at Tail gate Party
Singo at Tail gate Party
Kick Off Event for the Festival at the Tail Gate Party Weds. Sept 30. Come join the fun!!
Color Run
Singo at Tail gate Party
Grab your Shoes and Come on out!!!!
Pumpkin Pie Sales
Pumpkin Pie Sales
Gaming trailer at Tuscola County Fairgrounds Oct, 3 2026 from Noon to 5 PM Sign up for a time slot on our Web page
Pumpkin Pie Sales
Pumpkin Pie Sales
Pumpkin Pie Sales
Please get out and buy a Pumpkin Pie. This support helps to keep the festival FREE for all to enjoy!! You will see volunteers selling pies at the Pie Booths, Caro Rotary Club Pancake Dinner and Caro Moose Lodge #1049 Fish Fry
Fireworks
Pumpkin Pie Sales
Fireworks
Come out Saturday Night and enjoy The Fireworks Show!!! Celebrating 45 years of Festival Fun!! Location Caro Moose Lodge E Caro Rd Caro, Mi.
Dog Contest Oct, 3 Tuscola County fairgrounds Livestock Auction barn Grab your Fur baby and come out. Prizes for Winners
Come and see all the Fyr babies looking for their Forever Homes
Free Euchre Tournament
Free Euchre Tournament
Friday Night fun at the Brentwood backroom. Free Euchre tournament door prizes cash prizes.
Decorated Pumpkins by local school children are proudly displayed on the Court House lawn.
Pumpkin Bash Golf Tournament at Arrowhead Golf Couse. Pre-register on Arrowhead Golf Couse web page. Hit the Greens on Oct. 3, 2026
New this year!! Sponsored by Bell Wasik Buick Gmc Take the Challenge and do the Tire Roll Sat. Oct 3, 2026 from Noon to 3PM Behind the festival tent on W. Sherman St. Prizes for winners!!!
Tail Gate Party
Our Famous Pumpkin Pies
Music In the Park
Back by Popular demand Kick off Party for the festival Sept. 30, Farmers Market!! Music Food Singo!!
Music In the Park
Our Famous Pumpkin Pies
Music In the Park
Music In the Patch!! Grab a chair and enjoy the fun Friday Oct. 2. %30 at Atwood Park Pie Eating Contest
Our Famous Pumpkin Pies
Our Famous Pumpkin Pies
Our Famous Pumpkin Pies
Support the Festival and grab a Pumpkin Pie. Selling of our Pies along with our Great Sponsors keep the events free for all to enjoy!!
Kids Activities Fairgrounds Sat. Oct. 3
Kids Activities Fairgrounds Sat. Oct. 3
Kids Activities Fairgrounds Sat. Oct. 3
MSP Pedal Cars will be down at The Tuscola County Fairgrounds on Oct. 3rd ,
Sand Volleyball Tournament
Kids Activities Fairgrounds Sat. Oct. 3
Kids Activities Fairgrounds Sat. Oct. 3
Oct. 3 at 9AM at Tuscola County Fairgrounds infield Start time 10 Coed 4 on 4 tournament Cost 40.00
Pumpkin Picking
Kids Activities Fairgrounds Sat. Oct. 3
Pumpkin Picking
Annual Pumpkin picking is fun for all ages The festival picks roughly 2700 pumpkins to give to local schools, daycares and home schoolers to decorate and return to be displayed.on Court House Lawn