You are invited to join Tripelroot for a fantastically fun Saturday celebrating in the Biergarten with beer brats & our famous soft Bavarian pretzels! Grab a pint of Oktoberfest & chill with your family & friends.

Or try your hand at our Stein Holding Contest! Feeling festive? Wear your Lederhosen or Dirndl!

Do you have a Pumpkinfest Stein from last year? Bring it in to get a special price on pours of our Oktoberfest Märzen! 

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Round up your little ones and kick off this year's Wild West Themed Pumpkinfest with Family Storytime at the Howard Miller Public Library! It will be a hootin' good time with stories, songs, and a craft. Free popcorn will be served. 

Several artists in the community have been working hard on rodeo themed wooden structures that will be displayed on Main Street downtown Zeeland September 24th-October 4th. Want to meet the artists and hear the story behind their inspiration? Join us for the 4th annual Avenue of Art Walking Tour! The tour leaves from Tripelroot promptly at 6pm and is free for all to join! We look forward to an amazing evening of art and live music from locals Dan and Rose Beukema! 

We’re thrilled to kick off the weekend with "Dinner on Us," thanks to the collaboration between Zeeland Festivals, Frank's Restaurant, and Tyson Foods. Join your neighbors and friends on Thursday, October 1st, at 5 PM at the corner of Main and Church in downtown Zeeland, where the first 1,000 attendees can enjoy a free meal. It’s the perfect way to gather together and celebrate our community! Don't miss the Avenue of Art Walk, scheduled at 5 pm in front of Tripelroot. Attendees will have the chance to meet and hear from the artists behind the art pieces on display downtown.

We are thrilled to announce the return of Benjammin to kick off Pumpkinfest on Friday morning. You won't want to miss this interactive music performance! Click the link below to learn more and mark your calendars today!

Rover and Ray from WGVU's Our Show Today - Friday, October 2nd | 11am-12:30pm
Meet Rover and Ray from WGVU’s regional Emmy® Award-winning Our Show Today at Zeeland Pumpkinfest. They can't wait to talk with you and hear your favorite jokes. You may even be part of a future episode of Our Show Today!

Musical Play with ScribbleJim and Kevin from Our Show Today - Friday, October 2nd | 1pm 
Join ScribbleJim and Kevin Kammeraad from WGVU’s regional Emmy® Award-winning Our Show Today for a collaborative, creative play music concert. We'll sing, dance, share ideas, and make a lot of fun together!

Join us for the kickoff of Pumpkinfest in downtown Zeeland this Friday morning, featuring great music, live performances, and a variety of delicious food options.

Inflatables, petting zoo, carnival games, face painting, and live performances are just some of the many things to do during this event! There is something for everyone and the best thing is that it is all FREE! 

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Interested in giving back to the community? Come celebrate with us by hosting a kid friendly booth during KIDZFEST. Click the link below to sign up!

You are invited to join us for a fun game of Senior Bingo sponsored by Comprehensive Ear & Hearing! No registration is required.

Children ages 3-12pm are invited to test their tractor pulling skills! Registration starts at 3pm at the corner of Church & Main in front of the Post Office and the pull starts at 4pm! Skip the line and fill out the registration form ahead of time, print, and bring it with you to the event! Thank you to Zeeland Farm Services for sponsoring this amazing event!

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Grab your boots and get ready to kick up your heels—no experience needed! Don’t miss out on the perfect opportunity to dance, laugh, and connect with the community! This is a FREE event! 

Nothing says FALL like donuts and cider. Head on over to Main Street in front of Zeeland Bakery to get your free donut and apple cider starting at 5pm until supplies last. Thank you to Royal Park Place for sponsoring this event. 

Join us on Friday on Main Street for a spectacular showcase of vintage tractors, featuring an impressive collection brought to you by the West Michigan Vintage Tractor Club. This event promises to be a celebration of agricultural history, highlighting beautifully restored and maintained tractors from various eras. Bring your family and friends to explore these remarkable pieces of machinery, learn about their significance, and enjoy a day filled with nostalgia and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to appreciate the artistry and engineering of these classic vehicles!

Get ready for a high-energy Country Music show downtown Zeeland! 

Based out of central Illinois, the musical duo has impressed audiences throughout the midwest region and beyond with their tight harmonies, impressive instrumentation, and amazing stage presence. 

The duo provides a high-energy Country Music show, with elements of Outlaw, Rockabilly, Bluegrass and more. Click on the link below for a sneak peek of what's heading our way! 

You are invited to join City On A Hill Health Clinic for their Fuel for Healing event consisting of a motorcycle run, car show, vendor market, food trucks, live music, clinic tours, raffles, and resource fair  Zeeland, MI. Click the link below for more information! 

Inflatables, barrel train rides, petting zoo, carnival games, face painting, and live performances are just some of the many things to do during this event! There is something for everyone and the best thing is that it is all FREE! 

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Interested in giving back to the community? Come celebrate with us by hosting a kid friendly booth during KIDZFEST. Click the link below to sign up!

Don't miss this incredible performance by the Zeeland Community Band Group! Public Welcome!

You are invited to a unique performance by MellyPop Productions that is sure to bring a smile to your face!

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Grab your boots and get ready to kick up your heels—no experience needed! Don’t miss out on the perfect opportunity to dance, laugh, and connect with the community! This is a FREE event! 

Ready to put your rolling skills to the test? Have that perfect pumpkin?! Bring it on down to the big Zeeland Christian Hill on Saturday afternoon. This event, sponsored by Lenz Balder Insurance, will be sure to put a smile on your face!

Adorable pets, matching costumes, prizes...what's NOT to love? Please join WGVU on Saturday for an amazing event that even our furry friends will love! A huge thank you to Chow Hound of Holland for sponsoring this event again this year! Want to skip the line and fill out your entry form ahead of time? Click the button below for the online form. All forms must be submitted by 12pm on Saturday, October 3rd in order to be considered for judging. 

Whether you are interested in being in the parade or just spectating, we want YOU! Mark your calendars today for October 3, 2026! This is one you won't want to miss! 

Love PUMPKIN PIE? Dessert for Dinner? Prizes? If you answered YES to any of these questions then this is the contest for you! No registration required-just an appetite! Thank you to Zeeland Community Preschool for sponsoring this event! 

Pumpkinfest attendees are invited to enjoy live music on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, in the Entertainment Tent, located in the South Parking Lot downtown. The event features two nights of energetic performances and is an official part of Zeeland's social district.
The live music schedule is as follows:
• Friday, October 2 (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.): Groove to the sounds of Trixy Tang.
• Saturday, October 3 (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.): Rock out with a high-energy performance from Pretty Rage.
The Entertainment Tent provides a vibrant atmosphere for festival-goers to gather and enjoy a drink from a participating downtown restaurant, as permitted within the social district.