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October 22 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival

Details

Date:
October 22
Time:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Venue

Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Celebrate all things autumn at one of Atlanta’s favorite fall traditions, the Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival! 
More info coming soon

Apply to Carve

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Know Before You Go

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Advance purchase recommended. Tickets required for all guests and members.
Available online and at the door while supplies last.

*Cash bars available throughout the Garden. Card-only facility.

No chairs, pets, smoking/vaping, or outside food/drinks. Food and beverages available for purchase while supplies last. Tickets are non-refundable; no rain checks. Only guests 21+ may purchase alcohol (ID required). Bars close at 8:30 p.m.

Carvers Everywhere!

Amateur carvers compete throughout the evening on the Great Lawn.

Pumpkin Pics!

The Garden is STUFFED with seasonal vignettes for your autumn albums.

Your Vote Counts!

Scan the QR code at your favorite station to vote for your favorite.

Off Centered Project

The beloved costumed characters return!

Face painting!

No fall fest is complete without a butterfly, rainbow or superhero mask on your cheeks!

Carving the Competition

Carvers compete for your vote. Winners take home the trophy and fabulous prizes.

Autumnal Vibes

Celebrate the best of fall with scarecrows, pumpkins, gourds, costumes and community.

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