Orange County Pumpkin Festival

05/08/2026

We’ve got an extra event this year!

Join Friends of Orange County Festivals and The American Legion Indiana Post 76 for a TWO-DAY America 250 Celebration on June 26 & 27 in French Lick! 🎉

Bring the whole family out for FREE activities sponsored by the Town of French Lick including:

🎈 Bounce Houses
🎨 Face Painting
🍭 Cotton Candy
🎭 Balloon Art
🎶 Live Music
…and so much more!

This is going to be an exciting weekend full of family fun, patriotism, community spirit, and memories you won’t want to miss. ❤️🤍💙

Be sure to check out the poster for full event details, times, and activities — then tag your friends and make plans to celebrate with us!

04/01/2026

👸🏼♥️ We are pleased to announce more info about our upcoming 2026 Jr.Miss Cinderella Pageant. Our Jr. Miss division will be ages 13-15 and the Pageant will be held alongside the Miss Cinderella pageant. A $200 scholarship will be awarded to the Jr. Miss Cinderella.

04/01/2026

🛍️🎨 Vendor Call – Crafters, Makers & More! 🎨🛍️

We’re now accepting vendor applications for the Orange County Pumpkin Festival, happening September 30 – October 4! 🎃

If you sell handmade goods, boutique items, unique finds, or offer a fun interactive booth—we want YOU to be part of this year’s festival!

Join us for 5 days of fall fun filled with shopping, food, live music, and thousands of visitors from near and far. It’s the perfect place to showcase your products and connect with the community.

✨ Ready to join us as a vendor?
👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/8avdNrrRLuQmSKcr9

📌 All vendor fees, rules, and requirements are listed within the application.
📌 Be sure to read through everything before submitting.

Spaces are limited, so grab your spot early—we can’t wait to see all the creativity you bring to the festival! 🍂



*Application does not guarantee approval

04/01/2026

🍔🌮🍩 Calling All Food Vendors! 🍩🌮🍔

The Orange County Pumpkin Festival is back September 30 – October 4, and we’re looking for AMAZING food vendors to help us serve up all the delicious flavors our guests love! 🎃

From fair favorites to unique eats, this is your chance to be part of one of Southern Indiana’s most loved fall festivals. With thousands of attendees, live entertainment, carnival rides, and family fun all week long—your booth will be right in the middle of it all!

✨ Interested in being a food vendor?
👉 Fill out the application here: https://forms.gle/77vchkviWt4gQEcR8

📌 Vendor fees, requirements, and full details are included in the application.
📌 Please review all rules carefully before submitting.

Spots are limited and fill up quickly—don’t wait! We can’t wait to see (and taste 👀) what you bring to the festival this year!



*Application does not guarantee approval

12/11/2025

Congratulations to board member, Landon Farris on this amazing achievement!

🌟 We are so proud to announce that Landon Farris has been named the 2026 Orange County Lilly Scholar!

11/09/2025

11/08/2025

We want to wish best of luck to Tori Patton on her upcoming competition this weekend! She’s the newly crowned 2025 Miss Cinderella that has been representing us around the county since September so beautifully. 👸🏼

We wish you confidence, grace, and joy as you compete at the Indiana State Festivals Pageant this weekend. Go shine brightly and enjoy your moment! 🎉 Tori is proud to be representing Miss Cinderella and Timeless French Lick this weekend where “History, romance, family fun, and the great outdoors all live in harmony in French Lick West Baden”.

Timeless French Lick
French Lick West Baden Museum
Tori Patton
Photography credit: Tamera Noble

10/07/2025

The Results are in! Congratulations 🎃

Great Pumpkin Parade Entry Results

10/06/2025

🎃💛 Thank You to Our Amazing Pumpkin Festival Sponsors! 💛🎃

The Orange County Pumpkin Festival shines brighter every year thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and supporters! ✨ Your gifts, donations, and support help bring the magic to life — from live entertainment and youth bracelets to games, prizes, and all the festive fun our community loves. 🍂

👏 Please help us give a huge round of thanks to these incredible sponsors:
JR’s Designs • Smithville • Brian Campbell • Donna Crook • Hoosier Hills Credit Union • Matt C Harris Foundation • Town of French Lick • Timeless French Lick • Springs Valley Bank & Trust • French Lick Resort • Bledsoe Farms • Fast Eddies • Papa John’s • Big Splash • Wilstem • French Lick Scenic Railway • McDonald’s • Wendy’s • Superburger • Walmart Supercenter Paoli • Hardinsburg General Store • Legendz Sports Bar & Grill • Chicago Pizza • Jasper Seating

A special thank you to BAJA Entertainment


We couldn’t do it without you — thank you for helping us grow this tradition and keep the Pumpkin Festival strong for our community! 🎶🎃🍁

10/06/2025

Congratulations!!!! 812 BBQ you’re the winner of the vendor booth fall decorations contest!!! You’ve won a free booth space at the 2026, 58th Annual Orange County Pumpkin Festival!