The Great Pumpkin Fest
Returning Fall 2019
During the day, Carowinds puts the “Wee!” in Halloween. The Great Pumpkin Fest has family-friendly Halloween attractions for the little ghosts and goblins including a costume parade thrown by the world's most famous beagle - Snoopy, foam zone, a fun hay bale maze and more! It’s kid-sized frights that every age will love and of course, all of your favorite rides. It’s all fun and no fear at the Carolinas' premier Halloween event for kids. Join us for a day packed with Halloween fun when The Great Pumpkin Fest returns.
The Great Pumpkin Fest Activities
Linus' Pumpkin Patch and Bale Maze
Near Camp Store
Weave your way through a twisting path of hay bales and cornstalks, all while dodging a series of dead ends as you make your way towards the Pumpkin Patch. Kids, 12 and under, can choose their own mini-pumpkin to decorate and take home!
Charlie Brown's Tractor Tour
Camp Snoopy Fountain
Need a break from city life? Kids can hop onto a miniature pedal powered tractor and enjoy the views.
Lucy's Mummy Pit
Near Snoopy vs. Red Baron
Join in on the good, clean fun in this sudsy and bubbly pyramid of mayhem.
Sally's Craft Corner
Snoopy Junction
The perfect pit stop to decorate your mini-pumpkin or create a spooky mask.
Franklin's Game Corner
Harmony Hall Arbor
Test your skill and try your luck with a variety of fun fall festival games.
Trick or Treat
Throughout Camp Snoopy
The Peanuts Gang have picked some of their favorite tricks and treats to share! Trick or Treat throughout Camp Snoopy starting at 3:00pm.
The Great Pumpkin Fest Shows
Haunted Homecoming
Harmony Hall
From the hallowed halls of Meat Cleaver High, it’s "Haunted Homecoming"! Join this cast of teenage dead-heads as they perform a retro rock review for you and your ghoul friends.
It's the Great Pumpkin Picture Show
Harmony Hall
Showing on our big screen, it’s the classic 1966 American prime‑time animated television special based on the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz.
Charlie Brown's Pirate Adventure
Camp Theater
Ahoy Maties! Come sail the seven seas with Captain Charlie Brown and the crew of the Lost & Found. Adventure awaits!
Count Snooptacula's Costume Party
Camp Theater
Everyone knows the best part about Halloween is dressing up! Come join Snoopy and show how creative, silly, or spooky you can be!