Celebrate autumn and absolutely everything pumpkin at the 27th annual Pumpkinfest. People of all ages are sure to delight in this street festival, pegged as Franklin’s largest. Children and adults alike will have a blast taking part in traditional and some very non-traditional fall festivities including the “World Famous Pumpkin Roll” contest—seeing who can roll a pumpkin the greatest distance down Phillips Street, nabbing bragging rights and a $100 grand prize in the process. Free pony rides, a large kids zone area for games, a parade and costume contest at 1 p.m. and so much more will be on tap. » Downtown; Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; free to attend (pumpkin roll entry is $1; pumpkins for purchase are $5 each); (828) 524-2516; www.franklinnc.com