Pumpkin Day

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: