Quote from Enoch on September 27, 2026, 2:15 pm

Saturday, October 3, 2026 — Allardt, Tennessee

The 35th Annual Allardt Great Pumpkin Festival & Weigh‑Off returns on Saturday, October 3, 2026, bringing thousands of visitors to Fentress County for one of Tennessee’s biggest fall traditions. From giant pumpkins to parades, pageants, food, crafts, and family fun, this event packs the entire town of Allardt with activity from morning to evening.

 

⭐ Festival Schedule & Major Events

Kick‑Off Ceremony — 10:00 AM

Allardt City Hall

• Welcome remarks

• Introduction of the 2026 Pumpkin Festival King & Queen

• Presentation of the Beauty Pageant winners (pageant held Sept. 19 at York Institute Auditorium)

 

🏃 Pumpkin Run — 8:00 AM Start

Allardt Elementary School

• Chip‑timed 10K, 5K, and 1‑mile Fun Run

• Day‑of registration: 7:00–7:45 AM

• Online registration available through RunSignUp

• Shirts available only for online registrants before Sept. 27

• Benefits the YAI Bowling Teams

 

🎡 James Asberry Memorial Weigh‑Off

Allardt Elementary School (East Parking Lot)

• Registration: 8:30–10:15 AM

• Weigh‑off begins: 10:30 AM

• Entry fee: $10

• Official GPC (Great Pumpkin Commonwealth) weigh‑off site

• Categories: Pumpkins, Watermelons, Green Squash, Prettiest Pumpkin

• Top Prizes:

  • Pumpkins: $2,000 for 1st place

  • Watermelons: $1,000 for 1st place

  • Green Squash: $500 for 1st place

  • Prettiest Pumpkin: $100

• Big pumpkin winner must ride in the parade or be disqualified.

 

🚗 Antique Auto Show — 8:00 AM–Noon

4‑Way Stop (Taylor Place Rd. & Allardt‑Tinch Rd.)

• Open to all cars & trucks model year 2000 or older

• Registration: $15 (half supports Allardt Elementary School)

• Dash plaques for first 200 entries

• Queens’ Choice Trophies announced at 2:00 PM so winners can join the parade

 

🎭 Parade — 3:00 PM

A beloved tradition featuring floats, tractors, classic cars, local groups, and the giant pumpkin winner rolling through town.

 

🍂 Additional Activities Throughout the Day

• Tractor show

• Homemade pumpkin pie & pumpkin roll contest

• Children’s costume contest

• Food trucks & local food booths

• Craft vendors

• Roving performers and family entertainment

 

📍 Festival Locations

• Allardt City Hall — Kick‑off

• Allardt Elementary School — Pumpkin Run & Weigh‑Off

• 4‑Way Stop — Antique Auto Show

• Bruno Gernt Park / Michigan Avenue area — Main festival grounds (10 AM–7 PM)

 

🎟️ Admission

Free — all day, all events.

 

📞 More Information

• Facebook: facebook.com/allardtfestival

• Festival website: allardtpumpkinfestival.com

• Phone: 931‑879‑7125