10/13/2026
Loaded Baked Potato Lovers I will see you All in Salem 🥔❤️ Yummy Potatoes with toppings, Brisket Chilli Potato Bowl 🥳
Get ready for Salem’s annual Halloween bash! Pumpkinfest returns to the Salem Farmers Market in Downtown Salem on Friday, October 30, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. for a night of family-friendly Halloween fun.
Salem Parks and Recreation is teaming up with Q99 - WSLQ 99.1 and Roanoke radio icons Dick and Dave to celebrate 26 years of Pumpkinfest!
🎃 WHAT TO EXPECT
Trick-or-Treat Zone
Costume Judging
Face Painting
Sand Art
Bake Sale
“Chefs vs. Surgeons” Jack O’ Lantern Patch
Vote for your favorite carved pumpkin
Live music from Five Dollar Shake
Food & treats from Dale's Diner Chariot Social The Kettle Cooker Express Sweet Surrender Ice Cream Co. B**r will also be for sale.
🍬ADMISSION
Adults: $5
Children 15 & under: FREE
Children’s Unlimited Activity Wristbands: $5
A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Virginia-Area 8: Roanoke Valley
📍 Salem Farmers Market
Downtown Salem, VA
🗓️ Friday, October 30, 2026
⏰ 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Pumpkinfest is presented by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home & Crematory , Q99 - WSLQ 99.1 , and Salem Parks & Recreation.
Bring the family, wear your favorite costume, and join us for a night of pumpkins, music, food, trick-or-treating and Halloween fun in Downtown Salem! 🎃
