Pumpkin Day

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Pumpkin Day

October 12, 2024

Join us for a festive celebration of the fall harvest and the beloved pumpkin at our annual Pumpkin Day at Wellington County Museum & Archives!  This free, family-friendly event is packed with activities and entertainment for kids of all ages. We ask attendees to please bring a cash or food donation for the Centre Wellington Food Bank.

Here’s what we have lined up for you:

  • Professional Pumpkin carver – see an expert carver transform a 75-100 pound pumpkin into a work of art
  • Pumpkin Carving Competition – show off your carving skills!  Each family can carve a pumpkin on site (while supplies last).  Top pumpkins will be recognized with an award
  • African Drumming Circle – Try your drumming skills in a vibrant drumming session with an African Drummer
  • Indigenous Storytelling – Experience captivating stories from an Indigenous Storyteller
  • Face Painting – Talented face painters will transform faces into magical designs
  • Reptile Show – Get up close and personal with fascinating reptiles
  • Live Music – Enjoy live performances by local musician Paul Whittaker and the Centre Wellington District High School band, Felix
  • Live Dance – Delight in the performances by our local dance troupe The Blue Bonnet Lassies
  • Free treats – Cotton Candy, Pumpkin Ice Cream (while quantities last)
  • Food for Purchase – Flava Jamaican Patties, Groovy Grilled Cheese

Bring your family, friends, neighbors and chairs for a day filled with fun, creativity and community spirit!

Special Thanks:

  • McKay Farms – for planting and providing the carving pumpkins
  • County Wellington Museum & Archives – hosting this event
  • Local Community – Thank you for supporting our event and contributing to the Food Bank

Sensational Elora thanks our generous sponsors:

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Details

Date:
October 12
Time:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Venue

County Wellington Museum & Archives
0536 Wellington Rd 18
Fergus, Ontario N1M 2W3 Canada
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