Sensational Pumpkin Day

img 211Saturday October 7th, 2023 - 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Elora Farmers Market at Bissell Park

  • Family Pumpkin Carving – ready prepped pumpkins will be available for families to carve and/or decorating (for prizes).
  • There will be a professional pumpkin carver demonstrating his carving techniques on a giant pumpkin
    – You can win this in a draw at the end of the day.
  • Pawleys Pets Reptile Show will be there, and yes, you can gently handle most of the critters.
  • The Blue Bonnet Lassies will demonstrate their highland dancing.
  • Fabulous Face Painting for kids 
  • Live Music throughout the day provided by Paul Whitaker
  • Mapleton’s Organic will be there featuring Pumpkin Ice Cream
  • Special Features:
    To celebrate ‘Make it Big’ Culture Days -an  African Drum Circle where attendees can participate;  Musician and Multi-Instrumentalist Babarinde Williams (fondly known as “Baba”) is an award-winning motivational speaker, singer, recording artist,producer, ethnomusicologist, music educator, music director and writer. Baba has not only led large drumming events at various institutions but also led multi-generational family groups in back yards and living rooms. 
    We also feature Tribal Vision Dance: Explore First Nations history and traditions in Tribal Vision’s high-energy performance!
    The artist will explain the history and significance of their dances and illustrate the cultural experience of First Nations peoples in Canada.
    This show is an introduction to the powwow culture of North American Indigenous people. Join the artists for an interactive Q&A to learn more about their regalia, dances, and First Nations history.
  • Don't miss these special events under the big tent, rain or shine.

Congratulations to the winners of our Pumpkin Carving ContesT:

1st prize winner - $40.00 gift certificate to Sweet Distractions: Emma Trussell
2nd prize winner - $20.00 gift certificate to Sweet Distractions: Lyndon One Runner-Smith 
3rd  prize winner - $10.00 gift certificate to Sweet Distractions: Diego. Our apologies, Diego did not provide a full name.

 

Thank You to our sponsors:

PolycorpOntario Culture DaysCentre Wellington
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