2026 FESTIVAL APPLICATIONS ARE LIVE!
New Application
Process
We are adjusting the process to address issues we had last year and to ensure it runs more smoothly.
1. Complete the online application using the link below. Be sure to include all required photos and menus. All vendors—returning (from 2025) and new—must complete the application, as some required fields have changed. Please pay close attention to the red asterisks.
2. After submitting, you will receive a confirmation email. Please send a copy of this confirmation along with your fees to:
HARTSBURG PUMPKIN FEST P.O BOX 274 ASHLAND, MO 65010
Note: This is an updated address. We recommend using a tracked mailing service, as lost mail has become more common. We accept checks, money orders, or cash.
3. Once your application and fees are received and processed, you will get an acceptance email. All communication will be sent to the email provided on your application, so please use one you check regularly. Processing may take up to 6 weeks from your confirmation email. Email is the best way to receive updates
4. If you plan to sell any food items, you will be classified as a food vendor due to the required regulations. You must contact Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services to determine what applies to you. This applies to all food vendors and vendors doing food samplings, including those who participated last year, as regulations may change.
5. Please email any questions or concerns to hartsburgpumpkinfest@yahoo.com.