Activities for the Whole Family
Port Elgin Pumpkinfest is deemed one of the most UNIQUE festivals around!! The team is working hard to produce a fun event that includes many of our favourites. Keep checking the website for updates.
50/50 Cash Fundraiser is Back!
Marine Heritage / Pumpkinfest 50/50 2025 is LIVE
OPG Environment Tent & GIANT Block Building Area
NEW this year! GIANT BLOCK BUILDING along with our great interactive displays!
Featured Attraction!Bruce Power International Weigh Off
It's all about the Giant Veggies! Site Record 2024! 1966.5 Pounds!
Featured Attraction!Global Pet Food Kids Fun Pet Show!
Calling all Kids! Bring your best animal friend to Pumpkinfest! Dress them up, show off their tricks and weigh them on our big scale. Join the fun at 2pm Sunday!
Master GIANT Pumpkin Carving
A talented local artist will be joining us again this year to demonstrate his unique and creative skills, sponsored by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories. You can watch him carve giant pumpkins both Saturday and Sunday located outside the Bruce Power Weigh - Off Arena at the festival.
Junior Fire Fighters Obstacle Course
Saugeen Shores Fire Department hosts Junior Fire Fighter Obstacle Course
Artisan Craft Show
One of the most popular stops at Pumpkinfest each year is our craft show in its NEW location inside the Port Elgin Legion
New this Year!Featured Attraction!Apples and the Official Pumpkinfest Pumpkin Patch!
Port Elgin Lions Club & Pumpkinfest Mega Bingo
MEGA TV BINGO Saturday October 5 6PM - $30/book 16 Games - Prizes Totaling $5450
Opening Ceremonies and VIP Seed Event
The world has changed and spitting seeds is no longer acceptable BUT we do have a VIP seed event up our sleeves!
