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Welcome to the Pumpkin Capital of Iowa!
Save the Date! Saturday, October 3, 2026
Fun For The Entire Family – Enjoy a true Main Street Festival and be part of the festivities that have drawn thousands to Anamosa since 1989. Some activities include dozens of food and craft vendors, kids’ games, one of the largest parades in all of Iowa, and of course, GIANT pumpkins!
The 2025 Theme was “Gourdassic Era”
Click the icons below for more information about each event!
Weighing GIANT Pumpkins, Watermelons, Bushel Gourds & Long Gourds.
Walk down Main Street to find yummy food and fun crafts.
Get your candy bag ready for the Pumpkinfest parade! Starts at 2:00 pm.
Break out your running shoes and grab your friends for a fun 5k!
Come check out this cool exhibition!
Take your chance on the winning pumpkin. Thursday before Pumpkinfest - Contact Chamber Office for tickets, Venmo available, need not be present to win $$$
New! Come check out all the vehicles at the car, truck, & bike show!
The Temple of Doom will be open from 7pm-10pm. Enter at your own risk!
Starts at 11:30 am, Races by Age Groups: 3, 4, 5, & 6, No advance sign up, Prizes and ribbons, Thank you to Maquoketa Valley REC for the use of their parking lot!
Get ready to lace up your bowling shoes on October 3rd. Click the icon for more information!
Get your team together for the tournament on the Sunday after Pumpkinfest!
Combine your team's brain power to solve the clues. You'll have an hour to escape, do you think you'll make it out in time?
Pumpkin Toss, BluTrack racing, bouncy house, and games! (geared towards children 12 and younger) Runs from 10am-2pm.
Coloring contest entries by children 1st-4th grade must be received by Tuesday, September 22nd
Stop by the LCC between 8am-12pm on Sunday to enjoy some pancakes and support the Rotary!
BBQ Competition
Make sure to check out the Tractor Display between 9am-1pm near MVEC.
