10/12/2026
Jack-O--Lantern Jamboree-Monterey's Annual Fall Festival is Saturday, October 24, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m on Commercial Avenue. Below, you will find some information about the festival.
Activities: Food, candy, and pumpkin carving contest, and costume contest
Do we carve pumpkins at the event? NO. Please, bring your carved pumpkin to the event and place it at the judge's table located in front of The Charlotte. The top three winners will receive cash prizes. ($100 to 1st place, $75 to 2nd place, and $50 to 3rd place.)
Is this a trunk or treat? NO. This is NOT a trunk or treat. Businesses, churches, and other organizations will be handing out candy from table or tent booths along Commercial Avenue.
What time do businesses, churches, and organizations need to have their booths set up by? No later than 4:30 p.m. Setup locations and instructions will be emailed to participants no later than Thursday, October 15
Does this event mean we can't trick-or-treat on Halloween night? NO. Halloween is always on October 31st. Homes and some churches in Monterey will be expecting trick-or-treaters on Saturday, October 31st.
Should we wear costumes to Jack-O'-Lantern Jamboree? Sure! We encourage parents and children to show off their Halloween costumes during the festival. We have added a costume contest to this year's event. You can register to enter the contest by visiting The French Market on the day of the event.
