Pony Express PumpkinFest

10/04/2025

Friday evening at PumpkinFest was a success!

10/03/2025

Beware of ticket scammers. Tickets are only on sale on the grounds of PumpkinFest starting at 5pm tonight.

Please beware of anyone posting that they are in charge of vendors. NO ONE other than THIS direct account will ever post about vendors, or ask for money, etc.

10/03/2025

For all who are interested in the prices for rides this year….here you are! See you tonight! 🍁🎃

09/30/2025

🎃 The Pony Express National Museum’s Pumpkinfest Costume Parade is back on Saturday, Oct. 4!

👻 Registration starts at 10 a.m. at the Patee Hall Parking Lot (9th & Olive) | Parade: 11 a.m. (Rain time 3 p.m.)

🌟 Free entry | Ages infant–12 + Family Group
🏆 Costumes judged on originality

Registration forms will be available on site at Patee Hall.

📍 914 Penn St., St. Joseph
👉 Details: www.ponyexpress.org/pumpkinfest

09/11/2025

🌽 Seeking kettle corn vendors for PumpkinFest!! 🍿

Please apply here:

08/19/2025

Please beware of anyone posting that they are in charge of vendors. NO ONE other than THIS direct account will ever post about vendors, or ask for money, etc.

08/14/2025

🎃 Calling All Crafters, Vendors & Foodies! 🎃

Pumpkinfest is back for its 29th year — October 3, 4 & 5 in beautiful Patee Park & the Pony Express Museum grounds in St. Joseph, MO! 🍁

We’re looking for:
✨ Unique crafts & handmade goods
✨ Delicious festival food
✨ Local businesses & community groups

With over 25,000 visitors each year, Pumpkinfest is the perfect place to share your products and be part of a beloved St. Joe tradition!

📅 Vendor setup by Friday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m.
📍 Festival Hours:
Fri 5–9 PM | Sat 10–9 PM | Sun 12–5 PM

📞 Questions? Call 816-279-5059 or email [email protected]
📩 Apply today and help make our 29th year the best yet! Forms here: https://www.ponyexpress.org/pumpkinfest

💲 Vendor Fees:

Crafts – $65
Commercial – $75
Food – $85 + 10% sales
Not-for-Profit/Non-Vendor – 10% sales
Extension Cord Rental – $25

08/14/2025

🎃🎃 We've always embraced our Orange Era! 🎃🎃

Save the Date for PumpkinFest 2025!