Join us for our Pumpkin Palooza Scarecrow Trail!

Saturday, October 3, 2026
Downtown Russellville
10 AM – 2 PM
Pumpkin Palooza 2026 has been cancelled due to weather.
The Scarecrow Trail will continue as scheduled.

Come see the creativity of our community! Scarecrow Sponsors will be giving out treats to visitors!
Take a selfie with The Great Pumpkin & visit with our Character Guests!

Registration for the 2026 Pumpkin Palooza Scarecrow Trail is now closed.

Sponsorship includes: one metal post with concrete base, custom signage, & a 4ft x 4ft space in Downtown Russellville. 
Please follow all rules and guidelines. 
You will receive an email with your Scarecrow placement once registration is closed. 
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 4:00 PM
    Scarecrow Sponsorship DEADLINE



  • SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2:00 PM – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2:00 PM
    Scarecrow ASSEMBLY



  • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Pumpkin Palooza kick-off party
    *Pumpkin Palooza is the official “kick-off” party to celebrate the opening of the Scarecrow Trail. Sponsors are welcome to set up with their Scarecrows and distribute goodies to visitors during this event.

    Pumpkin Palooza 2026 has been CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.

  • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
    Pumpkin Palooza Scarecrow Trail open to the public



  • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2:00 PM – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2:00 PM
    Cleanup/Removal of Scarecrows
    *Any items left will be disposed of after 12 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28th. 


PUMPKIN PALOOZA SCARECROW TRAIL SPONSORS:

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors:

CB&S Bank
Clayton Russellville
Community Spirit Bank
Cultura Garden Club
Divine Baptist Church
Everstead Health & Rehabilitation Center
Farmers Home Furniture, Russellville
Franklin County Republican Party
Gray Family McDonald’s
Little Tigers Preschool
Main Street Real Estate – Hanny Witt
Mission Medical
Northwest Shoals Community College
Pilgrim’s
Russellville Main Street
Russellville Hospital
The Cottages Assisted Living
Wood-Thompson Insurance

If you have any questions, please call the Chamber:
256-332-1760

2025 Pumpkin Palooza

John Cook Alfa
Pilgrim’s
Little Tigers Preschool
CB&S Bank
Russellville Hospital
Cultura Garden Club
Wood-Thompson Insurance
The Cottages
Pilgrim’s
American Red Cross
Franklin Homes
Murray Farms
Farmer’s Home Furniture
Pilgrim’s
Arabella
Security Finance
Russellville Walmart
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Shoals
Clayton Russellville
Isbell Methodist Church
Main Street Real Estate
Franklin County Archives
Terrace Manor
Community Spirit Bank
Northwest Shoals Community College

2024 Pumpkin Palooza

The Great Pumpkin
Franklin County Junior Leaders dressed as Character Guests
Arabella Health & Wellness of Russellville
CB&S Bank
Clayton Russellville
Community Spirit Bank
Cultura Garden Club
Diana Miller | State Farm
Franklin County Extension System
Hospice of North Alabama
Little Tigers Preschool
Mitchell Equipment and Welding
Pilgrim’s
Pilgrim’s
Pilgrim’s
Prince Title & Abstract
RHS HOSA
RHS JROTC
Russellville Florist & Gifts
Russellville Hospital
Wood Thompson Insurance

2023 Pumpkin Palooza

Community Spirit Bank
Rhett Bradford – State Farm
Jason Miller
Clayton Russellville
Cultura Garden Club
Franklin County Extension / Farm City
Jamie Sumerel for District Judge
CB&S Bank
Little Tigers Preschool
Listerhill Credit Union
First Methodist Church
Russellville Public Library
Pilgrim’s
Country Cottage
Probate Judge Barry Moore
Prince Title & Abstract
Russellville Hospital
Hope in Franklin County

2022 Pumpkin Palooza

Prince Title & Abstract
Clayton Russellville
Little Tigers Preschool
Franklin County Extension & Franklin County Farm-City Committee
Medicare Insurance Specialists
Country Cottage
Listerhill Credit Union
First United Methodist Church
Russellville Hosptial
Russellville High School
CB&S Bank
Los dos Hermanos
West Elementary
RES Student Council
Leisure Creations
Community Spirit Bank