The Houston Pumpkin Festival is a three-day community tradition held annually during the second weekend of October in Houston, Pennsylvania.  Located at the American Legion Post #902 Picnic Grounds, the festival featuresfamily fun for all ages including; over 175 food and craft vendors, music and entertainment, children’s games and activities, a parade, and many pumpkin related contests. Admission into the festival is FREE! Proceeds from the festival benefit the Houston Volunteer Fire Department.  This website serves to provide the most up-to-date news and information about the festival for both its visitors and participants.