Downtown Paris, Texas

10/23/2026

🎃 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🎃

The wait is almost over! The 26th Annual Festival of Pumpkins is happening TOMORROW, and we can't wait to welcome everyone to Downtown Paris, Texas!

We've been working hard behind the scenes to bring you a day full of family fun, live entertainment, shopping, delicious food, exciting contests, and so much more!

🚧 IMPORTANT STREET CLOSURE REMINDER: Downtown streets will begin closing TODAY at 5 PM as we prepare for the festival! Please make sure all vehicles are moved from the festival area before closures begin. We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation as we get everything ready!

🏆 WANT TO JOIN THE FUN? There's still time to sign up for our festival contests and activities! Check out the registration links below and get ready to compete!

Diaper Dash - https://forms.gle/dRJhRy3asFeCuDPg6
Costume Contest - https://form.jotform.com/262434419592159
Pumpkin Decorating - https://form.jotform.com/262424869237062

🎃 Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 Downtown Paris, Texas
⏰ 10 AM – 6 PM

We've got a BIG day planned, and we can't wait to see our downtown filled with smiling faces! Who's ready for the Festival of Pumpkins?! 🎃

10/22/2026

🚧 DOWNTOWN STREET CLOSURE NOTICE! 🚧

It's almost FESTIVAL TIME! 🎃

Beginning at 5 PM this Friday, October 23rd, downtown streets will begin closing as we prepare for the 26th Annual Festival of Pumpkins!

Our food trucks, large attractions, and other festival equipment will begin moving in shortly after 6 PM, so we need the streets completely clear of vehicles to allow for a safe and organized setup!

🍽️ Planning to grab dinner downtown, do a little shopping, or just enjoy this beautiful weather? PLEASE DO! We want you to continue supporting our wonderful downtown businesses!

We just ask that if you plan to be downtown past 5 PM, you park outside the festival area. There is plenty of convenient parking just a block or two away!

We have a LOT of moving pieces coming together Friday evening, and your cooperation makes a huge difference in helping us get everything ready!

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support as we transform Downtown Paris into the 26th Annual Festival of Pumpkins! 🎃

We'll see you this Saturday, October 24th, from 10 AM–6 PM!

10/22/2026

One of the biggest fall days in Paris is almost here! 🎃

The 26th Annual Festival of Pumpkins takes over Downtown Paris on Saturday, October 24!

Expect live music, pumpkin photo ops, a costume contest, pumpkin decorating, downtown shopping, the Pumpkin Pub street party, live art, the first-ever street pickleball tournament, and plenty more.

Make a day of it in Paris, Texas! 🍂

📅 October 24 | 10 AM–6 PM
📍 Downtown Paris

Learn More:

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10/20/2026

🎃 SHOW US YOUR PUMPKIN DECORATING SKILLS! 🎃

Calling all creative minds! It's time to get those pumpkins decorated for our Festival of Pumpkins Decorating Contest!

Whether you're a painting pro, a crafting queen, or just love getting creative, we want to see what you can come up with! The more creative, the better!

💰 CASH PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS!

Here's how it works:

🎃 Decorate your pumpkin and bring it to the festival!

🎃 Drop off by 11 AM at the Main Street Tent to enter the contest.

🎃 Public voting from 11 AM – 2 PM! Festivalgoers will get to vote for their favorites, so bring your best!

A special thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Bee Sweet Paris — the sweetest shop in Paris, Texas! We're so grateful for their support to continue this tradition to our community. Be sure to show them some love!

🍁 26th Annual Festival of Pumpkins
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 Downtown Paris, Texas

There's no need to be a professional artist. Just grab a pumpkin, get creative, and have some fun! Who's bringing a pumpkin this year?! We can't wait to see what our community creates!

Click the link to pre-register - https://form.jotform.com/262424869237062

10/19/2026

You asked, they listened! Make sure to sign up for the Pet Costume Contest for the Festival of Pumpkins 🐾

A big THANK YOU to the Lamar County Humane Association!