Pumpkinfest 2022 - Oct. 1st

Featured Attractions for 2022

Check out the other great attractions coming this year!

Bruce Power International Weigh Off

OPG Pumpkin Carving Submissions!

The OLG Cinderella's Carriage Virtual Car Show

Port Elgin Lions Club & Pumpkinfest Mega Bingo

THE MIDWAY RETURNS!

2021 Winners

Pumpkin
Jim and Kelsey Bryson
1777.50 lbs.

Squash
Todd Kline
1126.00 lbs.

Watermelon
Courtney McGuire
160.00 lbs.

Field Pumpkin
Jeff Warner
112.00 lbs.

Long Gourd
John Butler
137.25 in.

Cabbage
Jeff Warner
53 lbs.

Tomato
Chris Lyons
5.55 lbs.

Sunflower
John Butler
293.5 in.

Cornstalk
John Butler
270.00 in.

Sunflower Face
Art Johnston
20.50 in.

Bushel Gourd
John Butler
242.50 lbs.

Special: Cantaloupe
Doug Court
8.55 lbs.

WELCOME to Port Elgin Pumpkinfest!

The Best of Both Worlds in 2021. Live and Virtual.

One of Ontario's most unique events. Always the weekend before Canadian Thanksgiving!

A great time was had by all - the live and virtual events were really the "BEST OF BOTH WORLDS"!

WATCH THE 2021 WEIGH OFF HERE

The committee is peased to have offered this opportunity for our community & supporters to celebrate in 2021!

We look forward to the future of Port Elgin Pumpkinfest.

2021 Event:

Saturday October 2 - Gates open from 10 am - 6 pm at the corner of Gustavus & Bricker Streets

Mask required - Admission by donation

Bruce Power Giant Vegetable Weigh Off - simulcast online and on site

Midway - Rides, Games, Sweets

Crafters, Vendors and Food Vendors

Sunday October 3 - Gates open from 11 am - 4 pm at the corner of Gustavus & Bricker Streets

Mask required - Admission by donation

Fall Colour Tour simulcast online and on site

Midway - Rides, Games, Sweets

Crafters, Vendors and Food Vendors

CAR SHOW: (on Hwy 21 from Gustavus to Market Street)

Saturday October 2 - Gates open from 10 am -3 pm at the corner of Gustavus & Goderich (HWY 21) Streets

Watch Pumpkinfest 2020 at your leisure from your home on YouTube.

Latest News

Pumpkinfest Update to the Community
September 11, 2021

Hours and admission:

Pumpkinfest Village is open to the public:

Saturday, October 2, 10am to 6pm
Sunday, October 3, 11am to 4pm
Pumpkinfet Village 2 gates are on Bricker at Mill and Gustavus Streets

Cinderella’s Carriage Car Show Saturday Downtown

Open to the public 10am to 3pm
Road closure in place 7am to 4pm
Saturday Car Show along Hwy 21 only from Gustavus Street to Market Street, leaving back alleyways open for residents and the business community. Public Entrance/Exits are at Gustavus and Market Streets so that we can monitor capacity. Participating Cars will arrive from the west along Green Street

Admission by donation this year

The board decided an inclusive community celebration was in order after almost 2 years of COVID - but you must enter and exit through the gates so we can monitor capacity.

Shuttle Service Saturday ONLY - 9:30am to 6:30pm

Shuttle pick up points are:

Giant Tiger
Port Elgin Beach
the Plex
Port Elgin Curling Club / High School Area

Please note: masks are mandatory; be patient, as shuttles must disinfect between runs, no pets allowed