Mark your calendars now and plan to join the  25th Anniversary of Festival of Pumpkins in Paris!
This community event draws 1000's to Historic Downtown Paris, and is a favorite for the Northeast Texas region. Listen to live music, enjoy a unique shopping experience by browsing downtown stores for huge Festival savings! Visit the many vendors for one of a kind finds and fill up on all your favorite festival Treats like corn dogs, funnel cakes, chocolate dipped cheesecake and kettle corn.

2025 Festival of Pumpkins will introduce some new activities including an ARTIST Battle, Cake Walk, Pumpkin Pickleball, Pumpkin Pub, fun photo opportunities.

Festival favorites such as the costume contest, pumpkin decorating, fishing in the fountain and more will still be a part of the fun. For opportunities to enter contest, promote your business, or volunteer see the links throughout this page.  

Schedule of events ( as of 8.14.25, Check back for changes)