SEYMOUR — The 59th Annual Seymour Pumpkin Festival returns to French Memorial Park on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., rain or shine. What began in 1965 as a seasonal celebration hosted by the Seymour Garden Club has grown into a beloved community tradition, drawing visitors from across the Naugatuck Valley and beyond.

This year’s festival features live music by Nashville Drive, 160+ craft vendors, a children’s activity zone, an exotic petting zoo, and a wide array of local and international food options, including vegan and ethnic specialties.

The day kicks off with the Royal Court Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. in front of the bandstand, escorted by the Seymour Police. The 2025 Royal Court includes:

  • King: AJ Kevalis
  • Queen: Harper Raucci
  • Prince Charming: Cole Fappiano
  • Pumpkin Prince: Jason Schryver
  • Cinderella: Juliana Northrop
  • Pumpkin Princess: Chloe Fowler

These 2nd and 3rd grade student representatives from Chatfield-LoPresti School will be crowned by Principal Dave Olechna, First Selectwoman AnneMarie Drugonis, and Rep. Nicole Klardies-Ditria, who will also present official citations. The ceremony includes a flag presentation by Boy Scout Troop 65, the National Anthem sung by Hailey Spataro, and the presentation of the Frank and Ann Conroy Outstanding Community Service Award and the Roberta M. King Excellence in Governmental Service Award by Fred Stanek.

Admission is free, with free parking and shuttle service available from Chatfield-LoPresti School. Handicap parking is accessible on Garden and Spruce Streets. For safety, no pets, bikes, scooters, or skateboards are allowed in the park (registered service animals only).

Festivalgoers are encouraged to support the community by bringing non-perishable food donations to benefit the Seymour/Oxford Food Bank, which will be collecting items at the Nichols Street entrance.

Please visit the Festival’s popular “Pick of the Patch” raffle featuring handcrafted items donated by participating vendors.

Sponsor Acknowledgments:

The Seymour Pumpkin Festival is made possible thanks to the generous support of its community partners, including:

  • CtDumpsterNow (CTD)
  • Interstate Waste Services (IWS)
  • Marmon Utility
  • Tuttle Insurance Group – a long-time Pumpkin King sponsor

A full list of 2025 sponsors will be available on the Festival’s website and social media.

For more information or to volunteer, visit seymourpumpkinfestival.com.