The Jack O’Lantern Spectacular has been thrilling audiences at Louisville, Kentucky’s Iroquois Park for over a decade with its nearly mile-long tour of artfully carved pumpkins.
The “organic art show,” produced by Oxford, Massachusetts’ Passion for Pumpkins, displays more than 5,000 illuminated pumpkins crafted by local artists paired with themed vignettes, music and special events throughout October.
Jack O’Lantern Spectacular: October 1 – November 1, 2026 (trail opens at dusk)
Treat yourself to this magical experience. tickets will sell out fast!
We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance as we do expect sold-out nights, particularly on the weekends. The trail opens at dusk (6:50p-7:30p) each night.
Know Before You Go
We operate with timed ticketing. When purchasing your ticket, please select the date and time you wish to attend.
Guests enter the Iroquois Amphitheater in 1-hour time slots to begin their journey to the head of the pumpkin trail.
Guests entering the Amphitheater during the first available time slot will be allowed to access the trail at dusk, which can range from 6:50p-7:30p, depending on weather and seasonal daylight hours.
On Sunday through Thursday, the final time slot for entry is 9:30p, and on Friday and Saturday, the final time slot for entry is 10:30p. You must be inside the Amphitheater gates by 10:00p Sun – Thurs and 11:00p on Fri – Sat.
Tickets can be bought at the Iroquois Amphitheater (in advance, or night of — depending on inventory and availability) to avoid online service fees.
Iroquois Amphitheater box office Hours:
Sales in Main Office
1:00p-6:00p Thursdays
11:00a-4:00p Fridays
Sales at Box Office
6:00p – 9:45p Sunday through Thursday
6:30p – 10:45p Friday and Saturday
Group Tickets: Sundays-Thursdays
Guests can save money and have an incredible experience together! Group ticketing is only available Sunday–Thursday nights. Ticket supply is limited and popular nights sell out quickly. Order ahead to lock in your date!
Group Ticket Price (min. 20) – $14+ tax
Bus Tour Groups – $18+ tax
VIP Group Ticket Price (min. 20) – $18+ tax (Avoid the lines with an escort to the head of the trail)
Get-to-the-glow Fast Pass: Fridays + Saturdays
New in 2026: Get your glow pass and skip the line! For just $55 (per person), you’ll enjoy priority entry so you can spend less time waiting and more time exploring Jack’s Lantern Trail. Only available on Fridays and Saturdays. Limited quantities available.
Click HERE for tickets
Location:
Iroquois Park, Louisville, Kentucky ~ Entrance at the intersection of New Cut Road and Kenwood Road. For GPS – Use 1801 Amphitheater Road as your destination.
Parking:
There is free parking in Iroquois Park, but please allow time to find a place and walk to the entrance. There is handicapped parking available directly adjacent to the ticket sales.
• Nightly illumination
• Entertainment for the whole family
• 5,000 illuminated pumpkins with more than 100 pumpkins carved into veritable works of art
• Presented each year in newly themed scenes, with music
• Proceeds benefit the Louisville Parks Foundation
You can enjoy a day trip to Louisville and stick around for the pumpkins or stay the night for a quick family road trip vacation! Find more fun for your family while you’re in Louisville with Louisville Family Fun!
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Offer expires August 31, 2020.