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Yellow Springs Village Open House & Fall Festival

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Historic Yellow Springs is thrilled to be partnering with the West Pikeland Township for the 4th Annual Yellow Springs Village Open House & Fall Festival!

Celebrate the fall season and explore the haunted history of Yellow Springs! Enjoy an afternoon in the village with activities for all ages!

Activities Include:

• Yellow Springs Pumpkin Classic

• Live Music

• Village Tours

• Artist Demonstrations

• Pumpkin Painting

• Haunted History House

• Glow For Good Jack-O-Lantern Exhibition

• Treat Bag Decorating 

• Village Wide Scavenger Hunt


Sponsorship Opportunities

Deadline for sponsorship: September 12, 2025


Registration for the Yellow Springs Great Pumpkin Classic opens August 29!

Did you know that Steve McQueen once called our village home during the filming of The Blob?

Drawing inspiration from this intriguing piece of local history, the perfect hill and the right time of year, we are thrilled to present the 2nd Annaul Yellow Springs Great Pumpkin Classic!

A fast and frightening race featuring decorated pumpkins on wheels racing down the hill in front of the Revolutionary War Hospital ruins!

This friendly competition is limited to just 36 pumpkin racers. Whether you’re flying solo or teaming up with friends and family, unleash your creativity and compete for glory! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event—register opens August 29!

Rules

• The race is open to single participants, families and teams. All ages. One pumpkin racer per registration.

•There is no fee to enter but you must supply your own pumpkin.

• Pumpkins must weigh 12 lbs. or less, with a maximum width of 12 inches.

• Feel free to decorate your pumpkin in any way you like, as long as it’s suitable for a community event.

Pumpkin Race Details

• Participants will bring their fully decorated pumpkins to be fitted with axles and wheels in the “Pit Area” inside the ruins of the Revolutionary War Hospital between 12 – 1 pm on Sunday, October 12.

• Back-to-back single elimination races will kick off at 1 PM.

Tips

• Position your pumpkin on its side for the best racer design.

• Do not hollow out your pumpkin.  

• Props may be used in your design.

Join us for a day of creativity, community spirit, and unforgettable fun at the Yellow Springs Great Pumpkin Classic!