Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival
Fall festival · Georgia
Stone Mountain Park runs its Pumpkin Festival every Friday through Sunday from mid-September to early November, daytime character meet-and-greets giving way after dark to a giant glowing pumpkin tree and a drone light show over the mountain. It is included with a regular attractions ticket, twenty minutes from downtown Atlanta.
Don’t miss
Plan your visit
Fridays-Sundays; Summit Skyride opens 10am, Pumpkin Festival attractions open 2pm
Dates from the official announcement — always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 11–November 15
Color builds from October 29 · mostly bare by December 7
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (379 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival on the map
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Plan from a city
Frequently asked
- When is Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 19 – Nov 1. Fridays-Sundays; Summit Skyride opens 10am, Pumpkin Festival attractions open 2pm. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 11–November 15 (best estimate November 13). Color starts around October 29 and is mostly bare by December 7.
- What is Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival best for?
- An Atlanta-area family outing with a fall glow-up.
- How do I get to Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival?
- The closest city is Atlanta, about 15 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Georgia's fall lineup.
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