Community Partner Application

Name: PumpkinFest (2025)
Start: 2025-10-25T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-25T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Main Street

Deadline: Aug 22, 2025 11:59 pm (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

PumpkinFest (2025)

Date: Oct 25, 2025 10:00 am - Oct 25, 2025 6:00 pm (CST)

Franklin, Tennessee

Free

About the application

Thank you for your interest in being a community partner at PumpkinFest. A limited amount of Community Partner booths are available for local nonprofit or community-based organizations (ie, Boy Scouts, Historical Societies, Veteran Groups, Clubs, Habitat for Humanity, Foster Care Organizations, etc).

About the event

The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 40th Annual PumpkinFest is Middle Tennessee’s largest family Fall festival that returns on Saturday, October 25, 2025. With more than 115,000 people in attendance in 2024, the festival stretches along Main Street and its side avenues in downtown Franklin and offers tons of festive fun for people of all ages! Join us for a full day of autumn-inspired food and drink, children’s activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, and outstanding arts & crafts – featuring seasonal and specialty gift items. 150+ Arts & Crafts Vendors 30+ Food & Beverage Vendors Main Stage Entertainment Acoustic Stage Entertainment Buskers Corner Art and Culture Performances Costume Contests Pumpkin Carving & More What Sets Our Festival Apart: PumpkinFest is not just a festival; it's a harvest extravaganza that captures the essence of fall in Williamson County. Nestled amid the changing leaves and crisp air, this festival is a tribute to all things autumn, from vibrant pumpkins and seasonal treats to lively entertainment and heartwarming traditions. Why You Should Apply: Showcase Your Craft: Whether you're an craftsman, entertainer, food vendor, or community organization, PumpkinFest provides a platform to showcase your unique talents and offerings to a diverse and engaged audience. Connect with the Community: Drawing families, friends, and fall enthusiasts, PumpkinFest provides a unique opportunity to connect with the local community. Share your passion, build relationships, and leave a lasting impression on festival-goers. Support Local Heritage: By participating in the PumpkinFest, you contribute to the preservation of Williamson County's rich heritage. The Heritage Foundation is dedicated to preserving the unique charm and traditions that make our community special. How to Apply: Applications are only accepted through Eventeny. Whether you're a seasoned vendor, entertainer, or a non-profit community group with a compelling story to tell, we welcome your application. Important Dates: Arts and Crafts Application Deadline - August 22nd Arts and Crafts Notification Date - August 29th Community Partner Application Deadline - August 22nd Community Partner Notification Date - August 29th Food Vendor Application Deadline - September 12th Food Vendor Notification Date - September 19th Entertainment Application Deadline - September 5th Entertainment Notification Deadline - September 12th

Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County

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Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County

Contact Organizer

Terms & Conditions

If you are a non profit 501(c)3 or community based organization interested in having a booth space at the festivals without having to commit to being a sponsor, you can apply to be considered for a community partner booth. Due to the number of applications, if accepted to participate in one of our festivals, your business/organization may not be considered for other festivals during the calendar year.

We actively select community partners that reflect the values of the Heritage Foundations mission that carry on our community traditions and cultural heritage through advocacy, education, preservation and community engagement.

After you complete the application, we will send out official invites by the notification date.

Important Dates:

PumpkinFest - October 25, 2025

Community Partner Application Deadline - August 22, 2025

Community Partner Notification Date - August 29, 2025

The Heritage Foundation is a non-partisan, community and preservation driven organization, and as such, no political affiliations will be allowed to participate in this event. The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse the participation or to cancel the participation of a participant not in keeping with the mission and standards for programming of the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County and/or which are obscene, vulgar or degrading toward individuals based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or national origin.

Questions on the application

Business information

Business name
Legal business name
Contact name
Address
Email
Phone
Website (Optional)
Logo (Optional)

Additional information

Are you a registered 501c3 corporation?
Tell us about your organization and why you would like to participate.
Non-profit booths are required to provide some type of interactive experience or activity for the festival. What will your group be doing?

Picture requirements

Minimum pictures required: 1

Community Partner Application

PumpkinFest (2025)

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