NEWS RELEASE
TOWN OF BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY
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Leaves are falling, the air is getting cooler, and Pumpkin Fest will ‘leaf’ you loving fall even more.
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is hosting the eighth annual Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Henderson Memorial Park located on Line 9, just west of Sideroad 10.
Pumpkin Fest is an all-ages event that includes live on-stage music, busker performances, wagon rides, pumpkin carving (one per child, while supplies last) and the Bradford Farmers’ Market. All activities are free, including an inflatable corn maze, mini-golf and other games, as well as face painting and a caricature artist.
The main stage will feature Cara Lea Graydon, along with kid-friendly entertainment and music from Team T & J and Russ Clayton. Special guests include BWG Fire & Emergency Services, who will be providing public education and a visit from the fire truck.
Enjoy food for sale, including a fundraising barbecue by the Bradford Lions, as well as food, drinks and sweets for sale by local Bradford businesses: Hay Caramba, Holland Marsh Food Market, Jo’s Juice Jazz, Mister Treats, and Magical Events. The Bradford Farmers’ Market will be extending its schedule by one week to bring its vendors to Henderson Memorial Park for Pumpkin Fest.
“We're beyond excited to host the eighth annual Pumpkin Fest and are looking forward to our community coming together for a day filled with laughter, joy, and family fun! This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with one another and share in the magic of fall while embracing the togetherness that defines our community," said Mayor James Leduc.
Parking on site is limited. Overflow parking is available at:
- Henderson Field - 3200 Sideroad 10 (with a walking path to Henderson Memorial Park)
- Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre – 125 Simcoe (shuttle bus service will be offered free of charge provided by Voyago and BWG Transit)
BWG Public Transit is available on Saturday, October 19 (click here for transit routes and schedules). Fees apply. Riders can transfer from the Holland St/Simcoe Rd Stop and take the shuttle to the event.
Non-perishable food items will be collected for the Bradford Helping Hand Food Bank. They are in need of the following items: peanut butter, juice and juice boxes, canned tuna and salmon, breakfast cereal, canned soups and stews, pasta and pasta sauce.
This event is made possible thanks to our generous sponsor: New Roads Automotive Group.
For more information, please visit www.townofbwg.com/PumpkinFest.
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