Edgerton, MN

10th Annual
Rock River Pumpkin Festival

Saturday, September 29, 2018
(scroll to bottom of page if you’re looking for Great Pumpkin Medallion Hunt clues)


Come to Edgerton for tons of autumn fun for the entire family! Festival attendees ages 2 and older can purchase an event bracelet for $3 that covers most games, inflatables and the hay rides.

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8:00am  =  5k PUMPKIN RUN

Check in begins at 7:30am. Pre-registration by September 14 is required to receive a 2018 Pumpkin Run t-shirt. For details, please contact Denise at 507-442-4471. Click on the running pumpkin image below to download the registration form.


11:00am  =  THE AMAZING PUMPKIN RACE
Four-person teams, made up of kids in grades 5-8, are able to compete in our 3rd annual Race.  Pre-registration is required, so sign your team up at 507-442-4471.

11:00am – 3:30  =  PULLED PORK LUNCH
This year’s menu choices include pulled pork sandwich, bbq, chili dog, hot dog, pie, coleslaw, chips, juice and bottled water.


11:00am – 4:00pm  =  HAY RIDES
Hay rides will leave from the parking lot at SWCH, head down Main Street in Edgerton, and take you to our pumpkin patch on the south west corner of town where you can pick your own pumpkins (pumpkins are not included in the cost of the wristband).  When you're ready to come back to the other events, just hop back on the hay ride.


11:00am-4:00pm  =  CONCESSIONS STAND
Popcorn, cotton candy, candy bars, sodas and other snacks available inside the school.  You’ll also be able to purchase several varieties of locally grown apples provided to us by StoneGate Orchard.


11:00am-4:00pm  =  VENDOR FAIR
Many vendors will be located inside in the SWCH gym, while others will be located at various spots throughout the Festival. You can also purchase BEAUTIFUL fall plants for your autumn decorating designed by VIP Floral in Slayton. 


11:00-4:00pm  =  CORN MAZE
Located on the southwest corner of town. This is our 7th year of having fun in a maze!  Climb aboard the hay ride at the Festival for the scenic tour of Edgerton all the way to the pumpkin patch and then to the corn maze.  A big SHOUT OUT of thanks to Seth Spronk for another amazing design!


11:00-4:00pm  =  INFLATABLES & CARNIVAL GAMES
Take your turn at Plinko, the Duck Pond, inflatables, cow milking, train rides, balloon art and face painting (you'll need a bracelet to participate in these activities).

11:00-4:00pm  =  PETTING ZOO
Our cute feathered and furry friends will visit us again this year.  This event is sponsored by our local FFA chapter.


2:00pm  =  4th Annual FASTEST PIE EATER CONTEST
Consider yourself a fast eater?  Well, if you love pie here's your chance to prove it!  No registration is required, so meet by the tent before 2pm if you'd like to participate.

4:00pm  =  Lawnmower Competition

New to this year’s events! Each 2-member team will provide their own lawnmower and race the provided skid through an obstacle course picking up straw bales and pumpkins. There will be three age categories:  12 and younger; ages 10-18; and 19+. Please pre-register your team by calling 507-442-4471.


THE GREAT PUMPKIN MEDALLION HUNT 2018:

CLUE #1  –  Monday, September 24
Over the years the medallion has been on a welcome sign, under a mailbox, by a windmill, and on a park sign just to name a few. Where will it be found this year? Within city limits of E-town is your very first clue.

CLUE #2  –  Tuesday, September 25
There always seems to be something happening in E-town. School activities, summer fun at the pool, annual Dutch Festival, Chamber hosted events, friend and family visiting from out of town, church services, busy businesses, holiday open houses, and also the Rock River Pumpkin Festival. The medallion is hiding where not too many days go by that there are people not coming and going.

CLUE #3  –  Wednesday, September 26
By the seat of pants, I have been keeping dry. The medallion will be found by a bend of the knee or a bend at the waist. The place the medallion is located has seen many changes in the way people transport themselves on a daily basis over the expanse of 50+ years.

CLUE #4  –  Thursday, September 27
There are lines on the ground not far from the medallion. There is also walking and talking especially around the noon time dinner bell.

CLUE #5  –  Friday, September 28
A dinner bell did you say? Say I would say it sounds like lunch is on its way. A sunshine filled place on a nice fall day is a great way to find me at this time of day. A great group of people like to use where the medallion is hid mostly during chow time but other times too like when you enjoy the great Pumpkin Festival food.

Click here if you’d like to be re-directed to the official Rock River Pumpkin Festival website.