Great Pumpkin Festival Returns to Cochran for 50th Anniversary
Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
The Great Pumpkin Festival is returning to downtown Cochran this month, marking the 50th anniversary of the community event.
The festival will be held Saturday, October 17, with activities scheduled throughout the day.
According to the Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce, the festival will begin with a pumpkin run at 8 a.m., followed by the festival opening at 10 a.m.
Activities will include a pumpkin decorating contest, car show, vendor pumpkin patch, kids zone and classic car awards. A pumpkin patch hunt will take place throughout the day.
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