The Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival 2014 is the first weekend in October each year. This year it is October 3-4, 2014. The Grand Marshall this year is Michelle Marsh from WRAL! The festival kicks off Friday night with bands, dancing, food, and fun for all ages. Saturday downtown Spring Hope turns into one big party with arts and crafts, food, games, and carnival rides for the kids. At 2 pm the Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival Parade begins. There is the Miss Pumpkin Festival Pageant and Little Miss Pageant where winners are crowned. There is also a recipe contest and the great pumpkin weigh-in. The weather for Saturday should be just right with sunshine and temperatures in the 70’s. Just right for a fall pumpkin festival. Everyone will enjoy this the Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival so load bring the whole family and go get that hot dog and funnel cake!