October 11, 2025 in Historic Downtown Waterloo
Contests and Activities
- Hayrides
- Pumpkin Train Rides
- Rock Climbing Wall
- Pumpkin-Themed Contests
- Pumpkin Art Contest - 2025 Art Contest Entry Form
- Coloring Contest - 2025 Coloring Page
- Costume Contest - for people AND pets!
- Pumpkin Strong Arm Contest
- Pumpkin Spoon Race
- Country Pumpkin Games
- Character Meet & Greets - Belle & Cinderella and Captain America and Supergirl
- Over 150 Crafter & Merchant Booths - 2025 Vendor Map
- Mad Science Halloween Show
- Clydesdale Meet & Greet
- Juggling & Magic Shows
- Face Painting
- Pumpkin Painting
- Washer Tournament
- Live Music
- Scavenger Hunt
- And so much more!!!!
The PumpkinFest 5k and 1/2 Mile Fun Run is cancelled for 2025. We hope to have it return next year!
50/50 Drawing
The winning 50/50 ticket drawn is #022046!!
The total winnings in 2025 were $1,387.00! Sister Cities of Porta Loo and the winner will each receive $693.50!
Congratulations to the winner, and thank you to all who participated.
Food
From brats and burgers to chili and desserts....kettle corn, apple nachos, pork rinds, and pulled pork....with around 20 food vendors to choose from, everyone in the family is sure to find something they LOVE!
