Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival

Celebrate 16 years of the Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin Festival (VTPC), honored as USA Today’s top fall festival in the nation! Join us for a thrilling day of catapulting pumpkins with DIY trebuchets—a gravity-powered marvel. Festival founder Dave Jordan describes it as a blend of Soapbox Derby ingenuity and shot put strength. It's the perfect chance for all ages to get hands-on, build, and enjoy friendly competition in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Chili Cook-off Contest starts serving: 12:15 pm

Competition
1st round: 12:30 pm
2nd round: 1:30 pm
3rd round: 2:30 pm
awards shortly after the last round

Note: **Cash Only Event** ATM will be available at the festival. Please bring cash for food and admission.

Music (2 bands featuring Kirland the Band and John Smyth): 11 am - 4 pm (with occasional breaks)

Admission: $10 for ages 5 and over, free for 4 and under. CASH only!
Feel free to bring umbrellas, chairs, or blankets.
*Please no dogs or outside food or beverages*

Address:
Stowe Events Field,  Stowe, VT
Free parking.