River Prairie Ginormous Pumpkin Festival (Altoona, WI)

River Prairie Ginormous Pumpkin Festival

The 2022 River Prairie Ginormous Pumpkin Festival celebrates giant pumpkins and their growers. The Festival will usher in the fall season to the Chippewa Valley with giant pumpkins lining River Prairie Park. Confirmed events include a giant pumpkin weigh-off, dessert contest, rubber ducky race, kids pumpkin decorating, and a pumpkin run.

Confirmed activities include:
- Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off
- Pumpkin Run
- Pumpkin Dessert Contest
- Rubber Ducky Race
- Kids Pumpkin Decorating

NOTE: This is a 2022 listing. All information listed pertains to 2022 only and does not apply to 2023.

2022 Dates & Times

September 24

8:30am - 2pm

- Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off: 6AM - 2PM
- Pumpkin Run: Registration begins at 8:30AM
- Pumpkin Dessert Contest: Judging 10AM; Awards at 11AM
- Rubber Ducky Race: Duck sales begin at 9AM - Race at Noon
- Kids Pumpkin Decorating: 11AM to 1PM - Available while supplies last