About This Festival

The Pumpkin Stroll is a family-friendly fall event held September 6-7, 2025, on Historic 4th Street in Huntingburg, Indiana. It features street games for families, hay rides, a pumpkin patch, food vendors, a scarecrow contest, live entertainment, extended shopping and dining, and more, all set in a charming historic brick-paved downtown area accessible to people with disabilities.

The vibe of the event is festive and community-oriented, welcoming visitors to stroll the picturesque streets while enjoying fall-themed activities and local crafts. It combines traditional autumn festivities with opportunities to explore local shops, savor seasonal foods, and engage in interactive entertainment designed for all ages.

Activities and highlights include:

  • Street Games: Various family-friendly games hosted outdoors for interactive fun.
  • Hay Rides: Seasonal rides providing a rustic fall experience around the event area.
  • Pumpkin Patch: A selection of pumpkins for purchase or photo ops, evoking the autumn harvest spirit.
  • Food Vendors: Local vendors offering a range of fall-inspired and festival-style foods.
  • Scarecrow Contest: A creative contest showcasing scarecrow decorations competing for community recognition.
  • Live Entertainment: Scheduled performances including local musicians and entertainers on or near Historic 4th Street.
  • Extended Shopping and Dining: Participating merchants and restaurants stay open longer to accommodate festival attendees.

A rough schedule of key events on September 6 includes:

  • 11:00 AM – Fall Into Business Ribbon Cuttings at The Dubois County Art Factory, featuring a paint-your-own-pottery studio and the Splatter Zone for creative fun.
  • 1:00 PM – Ribbon Cutting at Capture ~ Crop ~ Create Scrapbooking Studio, offering scrapbooking classes, card making, kids’ scrap camps, and Photo Sip & Sort sessions as part of their community engagement.

The event typically runs from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on both days.

The Pumpkin Stroll is organized by the Dubois County Chamber of Commerce and is deeply rooted in celebrating local artisans, businesses, and the autumn season in the South Indiana region. The Historic 4th Street location in Huntingburg provides a quaint, small-town setting with brick-paved streets that enhance the nostalgic fall atmosphere.

For accessibility, the event is handicapped accessible, ensuring that visitors with disabilities can comfortably enjoy all activities. The event's contact phone number is (812) 683-0123, and updated information is shared on their Facebook page "Strolling Huntingburg."

Overall, the Pumpkin Stroll offers a warm, inviting fall celebration that blends community spirit, local culture, and seasonal fun in a historic Indiana downtown setting.