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Pumpkin Fest

  • Henderson Memorial Park 3171 9th Line 9 Bradford, ON, L3Z 2A5 Canada (map)

Celebrate Fall ​at our 8th Annual Pumpkin Fest!

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Location: Henderson Memorial Park (3171 9th Line)
Time: 11:00 am-3:00 pm

Event Details

Events and activities for families and friends to enjoy! Activities will be available free of charge to event participants.

Events & Activities

  • Busker Pitch

  • Strolling Stilt Scarecrow 

  • Inflatable Maze & Games

  • Mini Golf

  • Caricature Artist

  • Face Painting

  • Tractor & Wagon rides

  • Pumpkin Carving (1 pumpkin per person, while supplies last)

  • Photo Corner

  • Bradford Fire & Emergency Services

  • Bradford Scouts 

Schedule of Entertainment on Stage

  • 11:00-11:30am -- Team T & J

  • 11:45am-12:45pm -- Russ Clayton

  • 12:45pm -- Welcome from Mayor & Council

  • 1:00-1:30pm -- Team T & J

  • 1:30-2:00pm -- Bella Magic

  • 2:00-3:00pm -- Cara Lea Band

Busker Pitch Schedule

  • 11:00am - Magic Man 

  • 12:00pm - Bella Magic

  • 1:00pm - Magic Man

  • 2:00pm - Magic Man

Food & Drink

  • Bradford Lions BBQ Fundraiser

  • Hay Caramba - tacos and corn 

  • Jo's Juice Jazz - specialty hot drinks, bubble tea, fresh flowers and more

  • Holland Marsh Food - Octoberfest sausages, hot soups, sweet and savoury pies, hot apple cider and more!

  • Magical Events

  • Mister Treats Ice Cream Truck

Bradford Farmers' Market 

  • Cute N Creepy Creations

  • Creador Creations

  • A&O Farms

  • Green Guac

  • Pook Designz

  • Sharm's Sugar Fix

  • Mrithya Creations

  • Fatima's Samosas

  • Childhood Ink

  • From My Kitchen to Yours

  • Mark It Up By Anna

  • A&O Farms 

Parking & Transit 

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). Leave 125 Simcoe Road at:10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm

    1:30pm. Arrive at Pumpkin Fest at: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, with the last shuttle departing from Pumpkin Fest at 3:15pm back to 125 Simcoe Road. 

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.

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.

Please bring a non-perishable food item. All donations will go to the Bradford Food Bank. They are in need of the following items: peanut butter, juice & juice boxes, canned tuna & salmon, breakfast cereal, canned soups & stews, pasta & pasta sauce

*All activities and times are subject to change

SOURCE and FOR MORE INFORMATION: CLICK HERE

Earlier Event: August 16
Carrot Fest
Later Event: November 10
Lovin' Fall Market