Friendly City Festivals

09/10/2026

🎶🎃 Pumpkintown Performer Spotlight: Just Us 🎃🎶

Make plans to join us at the Market Park Pavilion Stage at 11:00 AM for a performance by Just Us during Pumpkintown!

Known for their engaging performances and crowd-pleasing sound, Just Us is sure to have festival-goers tapping their toes and singing along. Whether you're a longtime fan or hearing them for the first time, their performance is the perfect way to spend a fall morning at Pumpkintown.

📍 Market Park Pavilion Stage
🕚 11:00 AM
📅 Saturday, October 10
🎃 Pumpkintown Festival | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

09/10/2026

09/09/2026

🎃🎶 Pumpkintown Performer Spotlight: Doc Shelley 🎶🎃

Make plans to join us at 3:00 PM on the Courthouse Steps during the Pumpkintown Festival for a special performance by Doc Shelley!

A retired physician, podcaster, and talented harmonica player, Doc Shelley is well known throughout McMinn County for sharing his love of music with audiences of all ages. Having performed alongside numerous local musicians over the years, Doc brings a unique blend of experience, passion, and hometown charm to every performance.

Whether you're a fan of great live music or simply looking to enjoy a relaxing fall afternoon in Downtown Athens, you won't want to miss Doc Shelley taking the stage.

📍 Downtown Athens, Tennessee
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 10AM-5PM

Come enjoy a full day of live entertainment, vendors, activities, the PowWow, and all the fall fun that makes Pumpkintown Festival a beloved community tradition!

09/09/2026

🎃🎶 Pumpkintown Performer Spotlight: Doc Shelley 🎶🎃

Make plans to join us at 3:00 PM on the Courthouse Steps during the Pumpkintown Festival for a special performance by Doc Shelley!

A retired physician, podcaster, and talented harmonica player, Doc Shelley is well known throughout McMinn County for sharing his love of music with audiences of all ages. Having performed alongside numerous local musicians over the years, Doc brings a unique blend of experience, passion, and hometown charm to every performance.

Whether you're a fan of great live music or simply looking to enjoy a relaxing fall afternoon in Downtown Athens, you won't want to miss Doc Shelley taking the stage.

📍 Downtown Athens, Tennessee
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 10AM-5PM

Come enjoy a full day of live entertainment, vendors, activities, the PowWow, and all the fall fun that makes Pumpkintown Festival a beloved community tradition!

09/08/2026

🎶🎃 Pumpkintown Performer Spotlight: Josh Gilbert 🎃🎶

Get ready for an incredible afternoon of live music as Josh Gilbert takes the Courthouse Steps stage at 1:00 PM during the Pumpkintown Festival!

Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Josh Gilbert is a soulful singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose unique sound blends Americana, Pop/Rock, Blues, and a little Rock 'n Roll. Known for writing songs with positive messages and performing with both electric and acoustic guitars, Josh's signature looping style creates a rich, full sound that feels like multiple guitarists sharing the stage.
With more than 20 years of touring across the United States and Canada and thousands of performances under his belt, Josh has built a loyal following through his heartfelt songwriting, energetic performances, and nationally played original music. The Josh Gilbert Band has also become a collaborative family of talented musicians, friends, and fellow artists who share a passion for great music.

Don't miss your chance to experience Josh's one-of-a-kind sound at Pumpkintown!

📍 Downtown Athens, Tennessee
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 10AM-5PM

Come enjoy live entertainment, vendors, activities, the PowWow, and plenty of fall fun throughout the day!

09/08/2026

🎶🎃 Pumpkintown Performer Spotlight: Josh Gilbert 🎃🎶

Get ready for an incredible afternoon of live music as Josh Gilbert takes the Courthouse Steps stage at 1:00 PM during the Pumpkintown Festival!

Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Josh Gilbert is a soulful singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose unique sound blends Americana, Pop/Rock, Blues, and a little Rock 'n Roll. Known for writing songs with positive messages and performing with both electric and acoustic guitars, Josh's signature looping style creates a rich, full sound that feels like multiple guitarists sharing the stage.

With more than 20 years of touring across the United States and Canada and thousands of performances under his belt, Josh has built a loyal following through his heartfelt songwriting, energetic performances, and nationally played original music. The Josh Gilbert Band has also become a collaborative family of talented musicians, friends, and fellow artists who share a passion for great music.

Don't miss your chance to experience Josh's one-of-a-kind sound at Pumpkintown!

📍 Downtown Athens, Tennessee
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 10AM-5PM

Come enjoy live entertainment, vendors, activities, the PowWow, and plenty of fall fun throughout the day!

09/03/2026

🎸🍂 Pumpkintown Performer Spotlight: Tom Cordle 🍂🎸

Join us at the Pumpkintown Festival as singer-songwriter Tom Cordle takes the stage on the Courthouse Steps at 11:00 AM!

Tom has been making music since he was knee-high to a grasshopper. After spending years performing in cover bands, he discovered his true passion and gift for songwriting and storytelling, creating music that connects with audiences through authentic experiences and heartfelt lyrics.

Over the years, Tom has come close to reaching the Neon Rainbow more than once, but one memory stands above the rest: opening for country music legend Willie Nelson, a highlight of his remarkable musical journey.

Don't miss the chance to enjoy Tom's unique blend of music and stories as part of a day filled with live entertainment, vendors, activities, the PowWow, and plenty of fall fun at Pumpkintown Festival!

📍 Downtown Athens, Tennessee
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 10AM-5PM

09/03/2026

V*E*N*D*O*R Applications Closed
Thank you for all your interest in being a part of Pumpkintown 2026! We have reached our limit for this year!

See you October 10, 10AM-5PM in Historic Downtown Athens, Tennessee

09/02/2026

🎶🎃 Pumpkintown Performer Spotlight: Trevin Wade 🎃🎶
Friendly City Festivals is excited to welcome Trevin Wade to this year's Pumpkintown Festival!

An 18-year-old Athens native, Trevin is passionate about faith, family, music, and community, and he's thrilled to be part of this year's celebration. Join us on the Courthouse Steps at 2:00 pm, as Trevin shares his talent and hometown spirit with festival-goers during a day full of fall fun.

Come support this local young artist and enjoy live entertainment, vendors, activities, the PowWow, and all the excitement that makes Pumpkintown Festival a favorite community tradition!

📍 Downtown Athens, Tennessee
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

09/02/2026

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