All Things Pumpkin
Pumpkin Festivals
Valley Pumpkin Fest September 28-October 31, 2011
Multiple events/locations, Annapolis Valley, Wolfville
The "Valley Pumpkin Fest" captures and communicates the agriculture, cuisine and culture of the fall season in the Annapolis Valley and builds upon the region's existing assets: u-picks, farm markets, wineries and much more! Visit us this fall and check out the famous Pumpkin People of Kentville, the Pumpkin Regatta in Windsor, or get active in the Valley Harvest Marathon in Wolfville. Harvest time is definitely giant fun in the Valley! Event locations vary throughout Windsor, Wolfville, Kentville and Kings County!
Pumpkin Palooza October 1, 2011
Robie Tufts Nature Centre, Front Street, Wolfville
and
October 8, 2001
Wolfville Farmers' Market , Elm St , Wolfville
902-678-8568
Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere…on the ground, on display, and yes, even in the food! Join us for a festive market decorated in pumpkins galore. Vote for the vendor with the most eye-bewitching pumpkin sculpture and you could win a pumpkin full of market goodies! Sample pumpkin and squash recipes while learning about varieties and cooking techniques. Bring a camera and partake in our Pumpkin Palooza Photo Contest. Children can make a pumpkin puppet.
Shelburne County Pumpkin Fall Festival October 8, 2011
Various venues , Shelburne & Clark's Harbour
An assortment of events happening in Shelburne and Clark's Harbour, Shelburne County including NS Giant Pumpkin weigh-offs, pumpkin carvings, lots of children's events, BBQs, scarecrow making, and so much more!
Family Pumpkin Party October 16, 2011, 3-5 pm
Municipal Activity & Recreation Complex
33 Leary Fraser Road, Dayspring
902 541-1335
Carve a pumpkin (1 per family), refreshments, wagon rides, the Big Hill Pumpkin Rolling Contest and a bonfire - fun for the whole family.
Annual Pumpkin Tea October 22, 2011
Churchill House, 6 Main Street, Hantsport
902-684-9302
Pumpkin Parade October 28, 2011
St. Mary's Church, Main St., Hantsport
902-684-9302
Parade for all ages! Dress up! Free hotdogs and drinks, and more!