Come and celebrate all that fall has to offer at Pumpkin Fest!

Leaves are falling, the air is getting cooler and Pumpkin Fest will ‘leaf’ you loving fall even more!  The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is hosting the ninth annual Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Henderson Memorial Park located on Line 9 just west of Sideroad 10.

Pumpkin Fest is an all-ages event that includes live on-stage music, busker performances, wagon rides, pumpkin carving (one per child, while supplies last) and the Bradford Farmers’ Market. All activities are free, including an inflatable corn maze, mini-golf and other games, as well as face painting and a caricature artist. The main stage will feature music from The Weekends, along with kid-friendly entertainment and music from Team T & J and Russ Clayton. Special guests include BWG Fire & Emergency Services, who will be providing public education.

Enjoy food for sale, including a fundraising BBQ by the Bradford Lions, as well as food, drinks and sweets for sale by local Bradford businesses: Hay Caramba, RSR Catering, Sweet B’s, Mister Treats, Magical Events and Holland Marsh Food. The Bradford Farmers’ Market will be extending its schedule by one week in order to bring its vendors to Henderson Memorial Park for Pumpkin Fest.

“Pumpkin Fest has become a fall tradition that brings our community together in such a fun and meaningful way. It’s a chance for families, friends, and neighbours to celebrate the season, enjoy local talent and food, and support important causes like our Helping Hand Food Bank. I encourage everyone to come out, make some memories, and experience all that makes BWG such a special place to call home.” – Mayor James Leduc

Parking on site is limited. Overflow parking is available at:

• Henderson Field - 3200 Sideroad 10 (with a walking path to Henderson Memorial Park)
• BWG Leisure Centre – 471 West Park Ave (a shuttle bus service will be offered free of charge)
• Bob Fallis Arena (north end of parking lot) - 2961 10th Sideroad (a shuttle bus service will be offered free of charge)

Non-perishable food items will be collected for the Bradford Helping Hand Food Bank.

This event is made possible thanks to our generous sponsors: New Roads Automotive Group, Dentistry on 88, Mortgages with Palermo and Realli’s No Frills.