Waterloo PumpkinFest

Start: Saturday, October 10, 2026 9:00AM
End: Saturday, October 10, 2026 4:00PM

Celebrate the best of fall at PumpkinFest, Waterloo, Illinois’ annual community fall festival! Held in the heart of historic downtown Waterloo, PumpkinFest brings together families, friends, local businesses, vendors and visitors for a fun-filled day celebrating the season. Explore a huge variety of vendors offering fall and holiday crafts, home décor, boutique clothing, jewelry, candles, woodworking, ceramics, personalized gifts, pet products, specialty foods and more. With so many unique vendors to browse, PumpkinFest is a great place to find something special while supporting small businesses and local makers. The festival also features delicious food, family-friendly activities, live entertainment and plenty of pumpkin-themed fun for all ages, including a 5k run/walk, pumpkin painting, face painting, pumpkin games, hayrides, pumpkin train rides, rock climbing wall, live music, washer tournament, character meet & greets, photo ops, scavenger hunt, Clydesdale photo op, juggler, magician, dog adoptions, pumpkin beer tasting and so much more! Kids and families can enjoy activities throughout the event while adults can shop, grab a bite to eat and enjoy the festive atmosphere of downtown Waterloo. Bring the family, invite your friends and spend the day in Waterloo enjoying one of the community’s favorite fall traditions!