Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival
Fall festival · Stone Mountain · 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.
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Plan your visit
Fridays-Sundays; Summit Skyride opens 10am, Pumpkin Festival attractions open 2pm
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 7–November 11
Color builds from October 31 · mostly bare by December 3
Sampled at Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (379 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 27 weather points across Georgia, checked against 1 published peak date from explorefall.com and farmersalmanac.com. Georgia is running 5 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival
Good color holds through about November 18, giving you roughly 18 days from the first turn to past peak. That is about 8 days earlier than Georgia as a whole. At 1,243 ft, it turns before the lower ground nearby.
This one is within Atlanta itself, which makes it an easy half day.
Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival on the map
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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 7–November 11 (best estimate November 9). Color starts around October 31 and is mostly bare by December 3.
- How do I get to Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival?
- Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival is in Stone Mountain. 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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