The "King" Pumpkin in 2025 was grown by Bill Neptune of New Concord, OH, weighing in at an impressive 1,952 lbs. and selling for a whopping $14,000! At the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival, you'll enjoy delicious food, exciting contests, live music, a GIANT parade, and a car show that often draws over 500 entries. A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Festival and to the buyers of the King Pumpkin for helping keep this tradition alive. Join us next year — September 24–27, 2026 — for the 62nd Annual Barnesville Pumpkin Festival! We're excited for another incredible year with fantastic entertainment, fun for all ages, and maybe even more record-setting pumpkins.