Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival

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Dates:	Sunday, September 28, 2025 - Sunday, September 28, 2025
Hours:	11::00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages:	Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	$ see below
Category:	Fairs & Festivals

The annual Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival returns! Watch pumpkins soar across the field as teams compete with homemade trebuchets - giant, gravity-powered catapults. Part Soap Box Derby, part shot put contest, this family-friendly event mixes engineering creativity with good old-fashioned fall fun.

✨ Highlights Include:

Pumpkin Chuckin’ Contest – 3 rounds of pumpkin launches with awards after the last round

Chili Cook-Off – tasting begins at 12:00 pm; bring 2 gallons of chili to enter (free admission for entrants)

Live Music – John Smyth & Kirkland the Band (11:00 am – 4:00 pm)

Food & Fun – 6 food trucks, 90+ craft vendors, kids’ activities, and a giant robot roaming the field

Special Guests & More – “Infoman” from Montreal + volleyball tournament with top state players

🎟 Admission:

$10 per person (ages 6+)

Free for ages 5 & under

Free if you enter the Chili Cook-Off

Cash only (ATM available)

🚗 Parking & Accessibility:

Free parking on site

Handicap parking available

No seating provided — bring chairs, blankets, or umbrellas

Please, no dogs or outside food/beverages

💡 Proceeds:
All Chili Cook-Off profits benefit the Clarina Howard Nichols Center charity.

COST

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Adults & children 6 years old and up: $10 | 5 years old and under: FREE! | Proceeds benefit Clarina Howard Nichols Center

WEBSITE

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vtpumpkinchuckin.blogspot.com/

LOCATION

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Mayo Farm Event Fields, 120 Weeks Hill Road, Stowe, VT, 05672 map