The Atlanta Botanical Garden will host its annual Pumpkin Carving Festival, featuring creatively carved pumpkins as the main attraction. Attendees can enjoy live music, festive entertainment, cocktails, and autumn activities, along with a stroll through Scarecrows in the Garden, showcasing remarkable large-scale creations. This event serves as an enchanting kickoff to Halloween weekend.
Get Tickets
Premium Admission Includes:
• Dedicated entry line
• Drink ticket for one
complimentary cocktail/mocktail
• Specialty food item
• Garden keepsake
Member Tickets
Premium Admission
Adults: $60 | Children: $23 (ages 3-12)
General Admission
Adults: $30 | Children: $10
Non-Member Tickets
General Admission
Adults: $35 | Children: $15 (ages 3-12)
Premium Admission
Adults: $65 | Children: $28
Advance purchase is recommended. Tickets are required for all guests and members.
Available online and at the door while supplies last. Pricing is per person.
About the Event
Pumpkins & Scarecrows
Attendees will witness the impressive work of Atlanta’s amateur carvers as they transform pumpkins into artistic displays before casting their votes for Fan Favorite. Additionally, the event will feature this year’s award-winning creations from Scarecrows in the Garden.
Scarecrows in the Garden Awards at 6:30 p.m.
Pumpkin Carving Awards at 8:30 p.m.
Live Music
Clay Duke Trio in Levy Parterre
The trio will perform smooth yacht rock under evening lights.
Mandi Strachota and her 7-piece band in the Great Lawn Garden
This band will offer a mix of Americana, blues, country, and rock on a hay-lined dance floor.
The Surly Trolls in Skyline Robinson Gazebo
Enjoy lively bluegrass music from this five-piece band along the pumpkin-lined Flower Walk.
More Fall Fun
Classic Movie in the Rose Garden
Guests can relax on hay bales while watching a nostalgic short film under the stars.
Pumpkin Crafts
Creative pumpkin-inspired crafts will be available for participants of all ages.
Food & Drink
Seasonal food and cocktails will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Cash bars will accept cards only.
Know Before You Go
Parking is $15 per vehicle in the Garden’s onsite parking deck; card-only, please.
Attendees should note that chairs, pets, smoking/vaping, and outside food/drinks are not permitted. Food and beverages will be available for purchase while supplies last. Tickets are non-refundable, and no rain checks will be provided. Only guests 21 years and older may purchase alcohol (ID required). Bars will close at 8:30 p.m.
