3RD ANNUAL
THF
PUMPKIN FEST
SAT, SEPTEMBER 19
THF PAVILION
Mark your calendar and join us for the 3rd annual THF Pumpkin Fest during the Morton Pumpkin Festival.
Whether you're stopping by for coffee, cheering on the bags tournament, enjoying the parade, or staying for live music, The Hambrick Foundation Pavilion is the place to be all day long!
TIME & LOCATION
Saturday, Sep 19, 2026
8:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
THF Pavilion
117 W Jefferson St, Morton, IL 61550, USA
ABOUT THE EVENT
Get ready for the 3nd Annual THF Pavilion at the Morton Pumpkin Festival on September 19, 2026! Spend the day with The Hambrick Foundation at the heart of the Morton Pumpkin Festival!
From morning coffee to live music under the lights, there's something for everyone to enjoy while supporting a great cause.
Stay tuned for updates and get ready for a weekend of fun supporting our special needs community. Check back often for more details—we promise, you won’t want to miss it!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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8:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
Coffee & Morning Kickoff
Start your morning with fresh coffee, iced vanilla lattes, and pastries from Zion Coffee while enjoying the festival atmosphere.
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9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bradley Men’s Basketball
Meet members of the Bradley Men’s Basketball team and stop by throughout the morning.
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9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Photo Booth
Capture memories all day long with our festival photo booth.
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9:00 AM – Parade
Festival Music
Enjoy music throughout the morning as we get ready for the parade.
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10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Parade Party
Grab a drink, enjoy great food, and watch the world-famous Morton Pumpkin Festival Parade from The Hambrick Foundation Pavilion.
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12:00 P.M.
Grant Recipient Check Presentation
Help us celebrate one of our grant recipients as we present a special grant check.
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11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Face Painting
Fun for the kids with complimentary face painting.
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11:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Musselman Grill
The grill is open for lunch and dinner with delicious festival favorites.
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Bags Tournament Registration
Sign in for the tournament before play begins. All skill levels are welcome.
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1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bags Tournament
Compete for cash prizes or cheer on the teams throughout the afternoon.
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4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Live Music on the THF Stage
Enjoy an afternoon performance by Neal Bowling while relaxing with food and drinks.
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5:00 PM
Grant Recipient Check Presentation
Another special grant presentation recognizing the impact of our supporters.
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5:00 PM
Welcome from Bobby Hambrick
Hear from Foundation founder Bobby Hambrick as he welcomes everyone for an exciting evening of celebration.
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Until 7:00 PM
Grill Open
Grab dinner before the evening entertainment begins.
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6:45 PM
Grant Recipient Check Presentation
Our final grant presentation of the day before the evening concert.
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7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music Featuring Owen Napp
Wrap up the evening with an incredible live performance by Owen Napp. Owen recently performed at Tailgates N’ Tallboys, and they’ll close out the festival with three hours of live country music, dancing, food, and drinks.
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES
☕ Zion Coffee & Pastries
🍔 Musselman Grill
🍺 Full-Service Bar
📸 Photo Booth
🎨 Face Painting
🏀 Bradley Men’s Basketball
🎯 Bags Tournament
🎶 Live Music
❤️ Grant Recipient Presentations
