The Great Pumpkin Fest
Returning Fall 2019
Filled with everything that makes fall a cheerful time of year and just enough spooky fun for little ghosts and goblins, Carowinds puts the “WEE!” in kids’ Halloween events with our Great Pumpkin Fest. Now bigger and better than ever – and always free with admission! In addition to fall-tastic activities galore in Camp Snoopy, Great Pumpkin Fest is expanding to two additional areas in the park, providing even more Halloween activities for kids and families than ever before. Get an extra helping of Snoopy and the whole PEANUTS™ gang as they host the all-new Great Pumpkin Fest Activity Trail with a challenge course, corn maze, hay bale maze, games, crafts and much more. Plus, head on over to Halloween Hootenanny in our all-new Blue Ridge Junction area where everyone will enjoy family games, fun activities and DJ Hoot ‘N’ Holler playing tunes for dancing on the midway. Let’s celebrate all things fall, y’all!
The Great Pumpkin Fest Activities
Great Pumpkin Fest Activity Trail
Great Pumpkin Fest Activity Trail
Hit the trail for all-new Halloween activities for kids, hosted by Snoopy and the whole PEANUTS™ gang! Great Pumpkin Fest expands in 2019 with family-friendly games, a challenge course, corn maze, hay bale maze, pumpkin patch, crafts and so much more.
Linus' Pumpkin Patch and Bale Maze
Great Pumpkin Fest Central Building
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
Great Pumpkin Fest Central Building
The perfect pit stop to decorate your mini-pumpkin or create a spooky mask.
Franklin's Game Corner
Camp Snoopy
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 and Experiences
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.
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!
Halloween Hootenanny
Blue Ridge Junction
When the leaves change color and temps cool a bit, it’s time to kick up our heels and celebrate all things fall! Join us for a humdinger of a time at Halloween Hootenanny in Blue Ridge Junction, with fall-tastic games and activities, fantastic prizes to win and DJ Hoot ‘N’ Holler playing tunes for cuttin’ a rug on the midway.
Big Ben's Boogie Down
Fleet Street
Fleet Street at SCarowinds may be scary by night, but before dusk it bustles with family fun in the shadow of our version of Big Ben, London’s iconic clocktower. Join us there for Big Ben’s Boogie Down, a silent disco and live entertainment show where our DJ transmits today’s hottest tunes through wireless headphones and everyone has a blast!
Meat Cleaver High Pep Rally
Carolina Boardwalk Midway
Crush ‘em, smash ‘em, put ‘em on a rack! Meat Cleaver High is top of the pack! You never know how true this cheer might be until you attend this live entertainment show on the midway. This troupe of spirits with spirit includes a deadhead drumline, cheerleaders and more. Join in the fun with cheer-offs and learn a new, un-dead dance.