Things to Do in Statesville This Fall: PumpkinFest 2026
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Looking for things to do in Statesville, NC this fall? Mark Saturday, November 7, 2026 on your calendar for Statesville PumpkinFest in Downtown Statesville.
From 10 AM to 6 PM, downtown will fill with vendors, food, live music, kids’ activities, classic cars, and thousands of visitors for one of Statesville’s biggest fall events. Admission is free.
What to expect at PumpkinFest
PumpkinFest is a full-day event with arts and crafts vendors, food vendors and downtown restaurants, live music on two stages, a free Kids’ Zone, classic cars, pumpkin-themed activities, and local businesses throughout downtown.
If you’re searching for fall activities in Statesville, family things to do in Statesville, or a good way to spend a fall Saturday, PumpkinFest is one of the biggest events of the season.
Bring the kids
PumpkinFest includes a free Kids’ Zone with games and activities aimed mainly at younger children. It’s an easy way for families to spend the day downtown while enjoying the rest of the festival.
Stop by Rachel’s Crafty Corner
Rachel’s Crafty Corner is located right in Downtown Statesville, and PumpkinFest is one of our favorite days of the year.
We’ll be outside with our popular Spin Art, along with fall projects and other creative activities. If you’ve never tried Spin Art before, you pick your colors, give it a spin, and watch your design come together.
It’s quick, fun, and one of the most popular activities we bring to local events.
You can also stop by and learn more about what we offer year-round, including Splatter Room experiences, DIY projects, ceramics, workshops, private parties, and seasonal events.
Parking and planning
Downtown Statesville has public parking lots, on-street parking, and additional parking options around the festival area. Because PumpkinFest draws a large crowd, arriving earlier in the day usually makes parking easier.
Make a day of it
Come downtown, walk the festival, grab something to eat, listen to music, shop the vendors, check out the cars, and visit the businesses that call Downtown Statesville home.
If you’ve been wondering what there is to do in Statesville this fall, PumpkinFest is an easy answer.
Statesville PumpkinFest 2026
Saturday, November 7
10 AM–6 PM
Downtown Statesville, NC
Admission: Free
And while you’re here, come make some Spin Art with us at Rachel’s Crafty Corner.