The 2010 Seymour Pumpkin Festival Scholarship recipients are Paula Schiffer and Lorena Salas of Seymour.
Paula is the daughter of James and Norma Schiffer and she plans to attend the University of New Haven and major in Civil Engineering.
Lorena Salas is the daughter of Juan and Patricia Salas and she plans to attend Southern Connecticut State University and major in Social Studies.
Our annual scholarship is given in honor of past member Adeline Tripp and is awarded to students who are involved in their local community and give of themselves.
This year’s Pumpkin Festival will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at French Memorial Park in Seymour.
The festival raindate will be Sunday, September 26, 2010.
On festival day the park will be full of unique arts and crafts, with over 130 vendors expected to attend.
There will also be food, rides, and children’s contests.
Admission is free. No vehicle traffic, pets, or bikes are allowed in the park on festival day in order to help ensure the safety of families attending the festival.
Any questions can be directed to the Seymour Pumpkin Festival Association at: pumpkinfestivalbooth@hotmail.com.