2025 Schedule

Saturday, October 4 | 10am - 8pm*
Sunday, October 5 | 10 am - 5pm
*

No matter what age you are, there will be loads to do at the 28th Annual Great Cortland Pumpkinfest! Talented local performers will rock the stage all weekend long. The craft show showcases local crafters and artisans. The Kids’ Zone offers games and activities for children of all ages. Delicious festival food can be found, and our Pumpkin Pub will be open for business. Please check back regularly for updates to the schedule.

*Vendors, kid zone, and hayride open until 5 pm on Saturday and 3 pm on Sunday of the festival. Live entertainment, Pumpkin Pub and midway open to 8pm on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 and 5 pm on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.

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Craft Show

Featuring more that 50 local crafters and artisans with their works for sale.

*Open until 5pm on Oct. 4 & 3pm on Oct. 5

Man and woman listing to music

Live Entertainment

Talented local musicians will be performing throughout the weekend including.

*Ongoing until 8pm on Oct. 4 & 5 pm on Oct. 5

Sponsored by

Guthrie Cortland Medical Center

Pumpkin Pub

Come enjoy a drink at the Pumpkin Pub both days of the Great Cortland Pumpkinfest. A selection of beers will be available.

*Open until 8pm on Oct. 4 & 5pm on Oct. 5

Sponsored by WXHC/X101

Popcorn machine

Festival Foods

Grab a bite from Lulu’s Kettlecorn, Deli Guy’s Catering, and more.

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Mid-Way

The midway is back and will feature carnival rides, games and tasty treats.

*Open until 8pm on Oct. 4 and 5pm on Oct. 5

Brought to you by Main Event Amusements

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The Kids Zone

Games for children of all ages to play with activities to get them in the spirit of fall. Opportunity to win prizes all weekend long!

Hay Rides

Available throughout the weekend for $1 a piece (maximum $5 per family). Children under 5 ride for free.

*Open until 5pm on Oct. 4 & 3pm on Oct. 5

Pony Rides

Free and available all weekend long for the kiddos.

*Open until 5pm on Oct. 4 & 3pm on Oct. 5

Pony rides sponsored by NBT Bank

Pumpkinfest Merchandise

Don’t forget to grab your Pumpkinfest merchandise! We have t-shirts, mugs and so much more!

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Music Schedule

Saturday, October 4

12:00 PM - Nicholas Stark

1:30 PM - Ageless Jazz Band

3:15 PM - Yayle Hues

5:00 PM - Papa Muse

6:45 PM - Colleen Kattau and Jane Zell

Sponsored by Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
Thank you to American Vintage Productions

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Music Schedule

Sunday, October 5

12:00 PM - Bradford Allen

1:45 PM - Windowshoppers

3:30 PM - Bob Keefe and the Surf Renegades

Sponsored by Guthrie Cortland Medical Center