Join us for the 12th Annual Operation Pumpkin & Art Festival.
We are looking forward to celebrating autumn in style with food and crafts from vendors around Southwest Ohio.  As always, you will find giant pumpkins, live entertainment, a family-friendly atmosphere, and many costumes at this year's festival.

Schedule:

Friday, October 13, 2023

Live Entertainment
11:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m - DJ Ron Perry
5 - 7 p.m - Outta Here  
8 - 10:30 p.m - My Girl Friday

Giant Pumpkin Carving and Display

Giant Pumpkins - Pumpkin Weigh-Off - Over 100 Artisan and Food Vendors

All pumpkins must remain on site until Sunday, October 15th. We will start releasing pumpkins to growers at 3pm on October 15th.

- Click here if you need a to book a room at the Courtyard Marriott. We have a special rate for growers.

- Please have all your information for registration when you arrive with your pumpkin. Failure to fill out the provided paperwork to completion will result in your pumpkin not being weighed.

- Drop-off starts at 10 am on October 13th and the weigh-off will begin at 4 pm sharp. Pumpkins must be unloaded 30 min prior to the start of the event to participate.

- Pumpkins need to be to GPC standards and rules.

- All entered pumpkins need to be established pumpkins (blooms will not be weighed).

- All pumpkins will be judged to GPC site standards, site coordinator is the final judge.

- All monetary prizes will be mailed out the following week after all info is verified.

- All pumpkins not picked up become the property of Operation Pumpkin to do with as they wish at the conclusion of the festival!

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Live Entertainment

3 - 4:30 p.m - Emily Miller Band

Emily Miller brings unique style and artistic ability to her voice that makes her a stand out in the music industry. With each performance, she offers enthusiasm, talent, and creativity in engaging her audience and performing a show that engages and stays with the crowd. She has opened for country star Easton Corbin as well as Grammy-winning bluegrass group, Sister Sadie.

8 - 10:30 p.m - Michelle Robinson Band

Nashville recording artist Michelle Robinson is a singer/songwriter based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Everyone in her band brings a unique style and twist to the music that is performed. Every now and then you will hear a mix of pop/rock and other genres thrown in to fill the sound that is… the Michelle Robinson Band.

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Live Entertainment

2:30 - 5:00 p.m - The Wonderlands

12 p.m - 12th Annual Operation Pumpkin Pet Parade & Costume Contest
Hamilton's eighth annual Pet Parade and Costume Contest will take place on Sunday, October 15 at 12 p.m. as part of the last day of Operation Pumpkin.

Cost
Pre-Registered $10 (registration must be complete by Saturday, Oct. 9 at 12:00 p.m.)
Day-of Registration $12

Pet Parade
Parade and judging area will form at the Courthouse Gazebo located at the southwest corner of High and 2nd Streets.

Preregistered pets should plan on arriving at the event no later than 11:15 a.m. to allow ample time for check in, costume judging, and formation for the Pet Parade. Judging will begin at 11:40 a.m.

Day-of registration forms will be available at the registration table. (Cash or check only on day of contest). Registration closes at 11:25 a.m. Sorry, no late entries. You will then be directed to your specific category area (weight, group, or owner/pet) where costume judging will take place.

All contestants must be in the judging area no later than 11:35 a.m.

Click here to Pet Parade Entry - Form

11:00 a.m - Operation Pumpkin Lil' Miss Punkin' Contest
We are excited to welcome the Lil' Miss Punkin' Contest to the Operation Pumpkin Main Stage on Sunday, October 15th.
Contestants will be judged on their poise, personality, and appearance.
There will be one winner selected for each age group - 3- 5 year olds and 6 - 8 year olds.

Click here to Lil' Miss Punkin Contest Entry Form

Date: October 13-15, 2023

Time:

Friday, Saturday: 11:00am-10:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am-5:00pm

Location: Downtown Hamilton, OH 45011.

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