Festival de la Grosse Orangée (Giant Pumpkin Festival) — Saint-Zacharie
Dates to be announced · Saint-Zacharie, Quebec, Canada

The festival
The Festival de la Grosse Orangée is Saint-Zacharie's family fall gathering, organized with the municipality's recreation department and its organizing committee. Its ninth edition was held on September 11 and 12, 2026 at the Centre municipal des loisirs.
The event is known for its giant pumpkin contest and also features a softball tournament, pickleball and family activities run by local volunteers. No 2027 edition has been announced yet.
Key facts
Name: Festival de la Grosse Orangée (Giant Pumpkin Festival). Place: Centre municipal des loisirs, Saint-Zacharie, Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada, Saint-Zacharie, Quebec, Canada. Period: Dates to be announced. Genres: Local and family festival. Official website: st-zacharie.qc.ca.