# Blackwood Pumpkin Festival brings fall fun to South Jersey

> The free Oct. 4 festival will take over downtown Blackwood with pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, inflatables and games.
- Title: Blackwood Pumpkin Festival brings fall fun to South Jersey
- Summary: The free Oct. 4 festival will take over downtown Blackwood with pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, inflatables and games. The free Blackwood Pumpkin…
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/blackwood-pumpkin-festival-south-jersey-vendors-food-fall-activities-2026
- Published: 2026-09-16T13:56:41.337+00:00
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- Topics: blackwood pumpkin festival, blackwood, new jersey, south jersey, mainstage center for the arts, highland regional high school, fall festival, family activities, food trucks, vendors, news, local
## Festival takes over downtown Blackwood
The Blackwood Pumpkin Festival happens Sunday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout downtown Blackwood and adjoining streets.
## Expecting a big crowd
Mainstage Center for the Arts organizes the event and expects more than 8,000 people to attend.
## Over 200 vendors set up shop
More than 200 craft and merchandise vendors will participate, along with local businesses, artisans, nonprofits and community organizations.
## Food trucks throughout the day
Food trucks and other festival food will be available throughout the day.
## Plenty of family activities
The festival includes live entertainment, pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, inflatables, games and other family-friendly activities.
## Free admission for everyone
Admission is free. Attendees can park at Highland Regional High School, with shuttles available to the event grounds.
## Rain date already scheduled
If weather forces a postponement, the festival will be rescheduled for Sunday, Oct. 11.
## Key takeaway

The free Blackwood Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 4 will feature 200+ vendors, food trucks, and family activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.