Port Angeles Fine Art Center
Autumntide Celebration of Shadows
Saturday, October 17th, 2026 | 5:00-8:30 PM | Entry: Free (suggested donation)
The Autumntide Celebration of Shadows Festival is a unique opportunity for people of all ages to embrace the change of the seasons and experience the magic of fall.
This annual event at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center includes a community call-for-art, where everyone is encouraged to carve a pumpkin and enter it into the Pumpkin Carving Contest for a chance to win a prize supplied by Olympic Peninsula local businesses. With multiple categories for different ages and abilities, this event results in Webster's Woods' trails being lined with charming, spooky, artistic, silly, and creative pumpkins for the night of the festival while judging takes place.
Attendees also enjoy local food vendors, a beer garden, live music, professional theatre performances, and free art & activity stations that are open to all ages.
The Autumntide Celebration of Shadows Festival is free to enter with a suggested donation. Donations help us keep this event open and accessible for everyone.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Carve a pumpkin at home or during a workshop to be entered to win!
Live Performances
Experience live perfomances where the magic of the fall season comes to light.
Beer Garden & Vendors
Enjoy the food, drinks, and delicious treats from a variety of local vendors.
Interactive Stations
Embrace your inner creativity with exciting stations designed for all ages.
2026 Pumpkin Carving Contest
Show off your creativity by entering the Autumntide Pumpkin Carving Contest! Whether you carve your pumpkin at home or during one of our pumpkin carving workshops, every entry becomes part of the magic as it lights the trails of Webster's Woods during the festival.
Community members and a panel of judges will vote for their favorite creations from a number of different categories and skill brackets, with winners receiving prizes generously donated by local Olympic Peninsula businesses. Join the fun and help transform the woods into a glowing celebration of autumn!
2026 Pumpkin Carving Workshop
Get into the spirit of the season at one of our Pumpkin Carving Workshops! Led by a professional artist, these hands on workshops will teach carving techniques while giving you the opportunity to create a one of a kind pumpkin for the festival.
Your workshop registration includes a pumpkin, and every completed carving is automatically entered into the Autumntide Pumpkin Carving Contest, where it will be displayed along the illuminated Pumpkin Walk in Webster's Woods and compete for prizes during the festival.
2026 Beer Garden & Vendors
During the festival enjoy delicious food and drinks from a variety of local vendors! Each year, the Autumntide Celebration of Shadows features a curated selection of food, beverages, and seasonal treats to enjoy throughout the evening. This year's vendor lineup will be announced soon, so check back for updates.
Autumntide FAQs
Become a Sponsor for 2026!
Become a sponsor for one of Port Angeles Fine Arts Center's community festivals. Be a part of uplifting accessible spaces for visitors and locals to connect with each other, nature, and art on the Olympic Peninsula in meaningful and impactful ways. Interested? Email rachel@pafac.org.
