50th Seymour Pumpkin Festival Is September 20

The Seymour Pumpkin Festival wishes to announce our 50th annual festival will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at French Memorial Park in Seymour. 

There will be no rain date. The festival will be held rain or shine.

On festival day the park will be full of unique arts and crafts, with over 100 vendors expected to attend. 

There will also be food, rides, and children’s contests. Please visit our ​“pick of the patch,” a raffle showcase of crafts. Stop by festival headquarters for more information and to enter the raffle to win an item donated by one of our craft vendors.

To celebrate our 50th year we have many added events and activities. 

Our 50th anniversary committee is seeking all former Royal Court and Pumpkin Festival committee members. 

Past Royal Court members should contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information regarding a special ceremony. 

Former committee members are all welcome to join us in your 50th anniversary tent. 

We have also added a new selection of amusement rides. 

Entertainment will be provided all day by Phoenix.

A small sample of new craft vendors for 2015 will include: holiday and Christmas soft sculpture, wood and metal wall hangings, quilted items, sewn & embroidered baby and wedding crafts, all natural dog treats, and sea glass jewelry from CT beaches.

The Lady Wildcats Softball Booster Club returns with Fried Oreos and a souvenir photo booth. Stop by to purchase a 50th anniversary souvenir photo of the day!

There will be a limited quantity of souvenir items available for purchase at our headquarters booth. Items such as collectable 50th anniversary reusable shopping bags, mugs, and pins.

We hope all children will participate in our costume and pumpkin decorating contests held at 12 noon near the Festival Headquarters. 

Also new for 2015, the festival will feature a petting zoo by Eco-Farm on Wheels of Ridgefield, CT. The farm will provide short educational programs throughout the day. Preview Eco-Farm on their Facebook page or check out their website: ecofarnonwheels.com.

There will be a small fee associated with the petting zoo Eco-Farm on Wheels. This is not a FREE petting zoo. The fee will allow multiple visits to the zoo throughout the day.

Admission to the festival as a whole is free. 

No vehicle traffic, pets, or bikes are allowed in the park on festival day in order to help insure the safety of families attending the festival. 

The festival association is proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary with the entire community. There is no better way to spend the day with family and friends. The association is entirely made up of volunteers who work very hard all year to provide a day all will enjoy.

Check our Facebook page often for exciting new announcements and social media challenges.

Any questions can be directed to the Seymour Pumpkin Festival Association at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Please ​“Like Us” on Facebook: Seymour Pumpkin Festival and follow us on Twitter @ CTPumpkinFest for festival updates and important vendor information.

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