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2026 Punkin Chunkin

October 17, 2026 8:00 AM - October 18, 2026 8:00 PM (EDT)

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REGISTRATION STARTS MARCH 1, 2026

Chili & Anything Pumpkin Cook-off October 16, 2026

Punkin Chunkin Festival October 17 and 18, 2026

If you have never seen a pumpkin fly, Punkin Chunkin is your chance. Catapults, air cannons, trebuchets and other powerful machines toss pumpkins up to several thousand feet in a battle between champion Punkin Chunkers. Thousands of people come every year to see this hugely popular harvest festival in Western North Carolina near Hayesville that is sponsored by the Clay County Chamber of Commerce.

In addition to the pumpkin throwing, there will be pie-eating contests, live entertainment, food and craft vendors. Old Time Tractors will be on display with hayrides, as well as airplane rides. The Kidzone is always a popular place with lots of kids’ activities.

Punkin Chunkin weekend kicks off on Friday evening with the Chili & "Anything Pumpkin” Cook-off competition on the Historic Hayesville Square starting at 6 pm. Tickets will be sold on a first-come first-serve basis at the event. Please come and enjoy the music and dine out at our many restaurants located on the historic downtown square.

The main 2-day festival is held at 811 Settawig Road in Brasstown. No pets or firearms allowed. Bring your lawn chair. The festival runs from 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Parking is $5, admission is $5, children under 5 are free. On both days, the machines are scheduled to launch pumpkins from 10am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 4pm. The machines will take practice throws before then and you can take a close up look at the machines.

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Name: Jim Rich
Email: director@claychambernc.com
Details: 828-389-3704

REGISTRATION STARTS MARCH 1, 2026

Chili & Anything Pumpkin Cook-off October 16, 2026 Register for this event by filling out an application. These are available online at    & at The Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center located at 96 Sanderson St. Hayesville, NC 28904

Punkin Chunkin Festival October 17 and 18, 2026

If you have never seen a pumpkin fly, Punkin Chunkin is your chance. Catapults, air cannons, trebuchets and other powerful machines toss pumpkins up to several thousand feet in a battle between champion Punkin Chunkers. Thousands of people come every year to see this hugely popular harvest festival in Western North Carolina near Hayesville that is sponsored by the Clay County Chamber of Commerce.

In addition to the pumpkin throwing, there will be pie-eating contests, live entertainment, food and craft vendors. Old Time Tractors will be on display with hayrides, as well as airplane rides. The Kidzone is always a popular place with lots of kids’ activities.

Punkin Chunkin weekend kicks off on Friday evening with the Chili & "Anything Pumpkin” Cook-off competition on the Historic Hayesville Square starting at 6 pm. Tickets will be sold on a first-come first-serve basis at the event. Please come and enjoy the music and dine out at our many restaurants located on the historic downtown square.

The main 2-day festival is held at 811 Settawig Road in Brasstown. No pets or firearms allowed. Bring your lawn chair. The festival runs from 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Parking is $5, admission is $5, children under 5 are free. On both days, the machines are scheduled to launch pumpkins from 10am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 4pm. The machines will take practice throws before then and you can take a close up look at the machines.

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