Punkin' Chunkin' Festival - Clayton, NY

10/24/2025

Did anyone lose an Apple Watch last weekend at Punkin’ Chunkin’ 🤔🎃

10/18/2025

Happy Punkin' Chunkin' Weekend! 🎃🎃

🚗 IMPORTANT PARKING, SHUTTLE & STREET CLOSURE INFO 🚗

🅿️ FRIDAY NIGHT – VEHICLE REMOVAL
Beginning Friday night, October 17th, all vehicles must be moved off Riverside Drive (from James Street to Webb Street) by 12AM midnight.
🚫 Vehicles left on the street delay Saturday’s event setup — thank you for your cooperation & helping us start strong!

🚌 SHUTTLES
On Saturday, October 18th, parking will be limited in the village and there will be no public parking downtown.

✅ Free Shuttles will run from 9AM–6PM between:
📍Cerow Recreation Park Arena
📍Guardino Elementary School
📍Bella's (Downtown Shuttle Drop-Off & Pick-Up is on the
Corner of James Street & Riverside Drive (next to Bella’s)

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES & TRAFFIC CHANGES
Please note these temporary traffic changes:
⚠️Riverside Drive CLOSED from James Street to Webb Street
⚠️Jane Street and Hugunin Street → ONE WAY
⚠️Portions of Webb, Franklin, John, and Merrick Streets → Local Traffic Only

👀 View our Event Map in the photos for full details!

🎃 Thank you for your cooperation — these steps help keep the event safe and enjoyable for everyone!
For more event details visit:
🔗 www.1000islands-clayton.com/punkinchunkinclayton/

09/30/2025

❗️Reminder ❗️
We will be having BBQ Meeting tonight at O'Brien's Restaurant at 6pm. All participating teams are expected to attend! 🎃🎃

09/15/2025

🔥 BBQ TEAMS WANTED! 🔥
Think you’ve got what it takes to bring the flavor? Join the fun at this year’s Punkin’ Chunkin’ Festival BBQ Competition!

✨All the competition Meat & Supplies are Provided - no entry free!
✨ New this year: You can choose to compete in judging OR tasting (no need to do both!)
✨Teams get to choose charity to donate proceeds to from the BBQ! 🏆

Whether you’re an individual, business, or organization—we’d love to have you on board. GatClayton Chamber of Commerceoday! 🍖🎃

Reach out the Clayton Chamber of Commerce for more information or to sign-up! Phone: 315-686-3771📌

07/18/2025

The 2025 Punkin Chunkin Vendor Application is now open!

Register HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/89tfge9/lp/dd5e5ad2-f0a0-486f-8429-e8ac1d4eb7dc

Qualifying applications will be accepted first come first.

07/17/2025

The 2025 Punkin Chunkin Vendor Application opens tomorrow 🎃

04/28/2025

The 2025 Vendor Application will open Friday, July 18th. The link to the application will be posted on this page!

The event will take place on October 18th, 2025.

Qualifying vendor applications will be accepted first come first serve.

11/04/2024

10/18/2024

We would like to thank 1000 Islands Artisans & Delicacies for the use of their parking lot during Punkin' Chunkin. Be sure to stop in and check out all the unique pieces from local artists and grab a homemade bagel or bagel sandwich.

10/17/2024

The weather is looking great for Punkin' Chunkin' this Saturday in Clayton!! We have new Punkin' Chunkin & BBQ Teams as well as new Farmers' Market vendors. Kids will enjoy the large bouncy slide, and adults can take a spin on the mechanical bull. Please check out the parking map, and please consider taking a shuttle that will be running 9 a.m.–6 p.m. from the Cerow Recreation Arena and Guardino Elementary School parking lots.

While you're in town, don't forget to check out all the downtown shops and restaurants.

THANK YOU to our community-minded sponsors, teams and volunteers for making this event a success!

07/26/2024

The 2024 Punkin Chunkin Vendor Application is NOW OPEN!

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8cv9amd/lp/66c71d36-6531-4603-9ea8-cae14b397360

2024 Punkin Chunkin Market runs October 19th 10AM - 4PM.
Applications will be accepted first come first serve.