Pumpkin Fest

Celebrate Fall at our 8th Annual Pumpkin Fest!

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Location: Henderson Memorial Park (3171 9th Line)
Time: 11:00 am-3:00 pm

Event Details

Events and activities for families and friends to enjoy! Activities will be available free of charge to event participants.

Events & Activities

Busker Pitch
Strolling Stilt Scarecrow
Inflatable Maze & Games
Mini Golf
Caricature Artist
Face Painting
Tractor & Wagon rides
Pumpkin Carving (1 pumpkin per person, while supplies last)
Photo Corner
Bradford Fire & Emergency Services
Bradford Scouts

Schedule of Entertainment on Stage

11:00-11:30am -- Team T & J
11:45am-12:45pm -- Russ Clayton
12:45pm -- Welcome from Mayor & Council
1:00-1:30pm -- Team T & J
1:30-2:00pm -- Bella Magic
2:00-3:00pm -- Cara Lea Band

Busker Pitch Schedule

11:00am - Magic Man
12:00pm - Bella Magic
1:00pm - Magic Man
2:00pm - Magic Man

Food & Drink

Bradford Lions BBQ Fundraiser
Hay Caramba - tacos and corn
Jo's Juice Jazz - specialty hot drinks, bubble tea, fresh flowers and more
Holland Marsh Food - Octoberfest sausages, hot soups, sweet and savoury pies, hot apple cider and more!
Magical Events
Mister Treats Ice Cream Truck

Bradford Farmers' Market

Cute N Creepy Creations
Creador Creations
A&O Farms
Green Guac
Pook Designz
Sharm's Sugar Fix
Mrithya Creations
Fatima's Samosas
Childhood Ink
From My Kitchen to Yours
Mark It Up By Anna

Parking & Transit

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 (shuttle bus service will be offered free of charge provided by Voyago and BWG Transit). Leave BWG Leisure Centre at:10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm
1:30pm. Arrive at Pumpkin Fest at: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, with the last shuttle departing from Pumpkin Fest at 3:15pm back to the Leisure Centre.
- Additional pickup stop at Bob Fallis Arena (north end of parking lot) on the way to Henderson.

BWG Public Transit is available on Saturday, October 19 (click HERE for transit routes and schedules). Fees apply. Riders can transfer from the Holland St/Simcoe Rd Stop and take the shuttle to the event.

Please bring a non-perishable food item. All donations will go to the Bradford Food Bank. They are in need of the following items: peanut butter, juice & juice boxes, canned tuna & salmon, breakfast cereal, canned soups & stews, pasta & pasta sauce

*All activities and times are subject to change