Dates & hours
Wednesday, October 21 through Saturday, October 24, 2026. The official site lists show hours as 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
Confirm dates and hours ↗
A Gocation Life event preview
Circleville Pumpkin Show 2026
Circleville, Ohio · October 21–24, 2026
Get your bearings before the show takes over downtown—then ride along with Mike and Sherry.
▶ Watch the full 24:30 video on YouTubeDiscover→Orient→Watch→Plan
01 / ORIENT
Before downtown changes
The Circleville Pumpkin Show fills downtown streets with displays, food, rides, entertainment, and seven parades across four days.
Before the 2026 show setup, Mike and Sherry drove the perimeter on roads that were open at the time, followed the streets used by the published parade route, and continued along the two main show streets. Their drive ends with a surprise stop at Lindsey’s drive-thru for pumpkin donuts.
Firsthand drive, not an official traffic route: the streets shown in the video reflect what Mike and Sherry experienced before the show. Road access, barricades, parking, and traffic control can change during setup and show days. Use the official maps and local directions when you visit.
02 / WATCH
Drive it with Mike & Sherry
See the downtown perimeter, the published parade-route streets, the main show streets, and that pumpkin-donut finish. The complete video is on YouTube.
Watch the full Circleville preview driveAbout 24 minutes 30 seconds · YouTube ↗03 / PLAN
2026 visitor orientation
These details were checked against Circleville Pumpkin Show’s official website. Recheck shortly before leaving: traffic controls, parking, shuttle service, and schedules may change.
Seven parades
Wednesday: 3:30 and 8 p.m.
Thursday: 3:30 and 8 p.m.
Friday: 3:30 and 8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 p.m.
Parade route
The official route begins on East Franklin at Pickaway, then uses Scioto, Pinckney, Court, Main, and Pickaway streets. Treat the official map as the source of truth.
Open the official parade map ↗Getting oriented
Circleville is on U.S. Route 23, about 25 miles south of Columbus. Downtown streets become the show area, so review the official show map before choosing where to park or walk.
Open the official show map ↗Parking & shuttles
The official site currently lists park-and-ride options operated by local organizations, with different days, hours, locations, and fees. Confirm the listing before relying on a shuttle.
Check current shuttle details ↗Restrooms & help
The official FAQ says more than 70 portable restrooms are provided and an information booth sits beside the pumpkin display. Use the restroom map to locate facilities.
View official visitor maps ↗Not confirmed yet for 2026: a detailed street-by-street closure timeline, live traffic detours, and the complete daily entertainment schedule were not published in authoritative 2026 form when this guide was prepared. Check the official Pumpkin Show website close to your visit.
04 / NEXT IN THE SERIES
How should you get into Circleville?
PART 2 · NOW AVAILABLE
How to Get to the Circleville Pumpkin Show (2026 Guide)
Continue with Mike and Sherry’s driving guide to the major approaches into Circleville, including US 23, SR 188, US 22, and Walnut Creek Pike.
Explore the route guide and watch Part 2 →05 / KEEP EXPLORING
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