Ukiah Country PumpkinFest

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When: October 17–18, 2026 · Sat–SunSat 10 AM – 6 PM, Sun 10 AM – 4 PM (Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off: Fri 4–7 PM)⚠ Dates to be confirmed — verify with the organizer.
Where: Downtown Ukiah (School Street), Ukiah, CA, US · North Coast
Admission: Free
Cadence: Annually on the third weekend of October

The Ukiah Country PumpkinFest is an annual harvest-themed street fair in downtown Ukiah featuring a Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, a costume parade, live entertainment, a beer and wine garden, and arts, crafts, and food vendors. The free two-day event is held each October and draws thousands to celebrate the fall season. In 2025 it ran October 18-19 with the weigh-off on October 17; 2026 dates are not yet officially posted.

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