Laconia Pumpkin Festival

The Laconia Pumpkin Festival is downtown Laconia's signature autumn celebration, drawing thousands of visitors to New Hampshire's Lakes Region for one of the area's largest fall events. Highlights include thousands of carved jack-o'-lanterns lining the streets, live music, food vendors, family activities, costume contests, and a craft fair with local artisans. The 2026 festival is the 11th consecutive Laconia pumpkin festival.