Activities for the Whole Family

Practically Hip In Concert Returning for 2019!

Practically Hip wows their audiences with their passionate recreation of the Hip’s unique sound. They are the most sought after “Tragically Hip” tribute / clone act in Ontario and the U.S. and They're coming to Pumpkinfest again in 2019! Tickets will go on sale in the Spring of 2019.

Brampton Batman & Batmobile

2018 saw Brampton Batman patrolling the streets of Port Elgin all Pumpkinfest weekend long - will he be back?

Little Tracks Petting Zoo

Little tracks petting zoo brings the farm to you! As part of our enhanced Agricultural Experience you'll see more farm animals and a bigger viewing area in 2019.

Log Carver Adam Youngblut - Presented by Boston Pizza

Come watch the unique Talents of Adam Youngblut and his trusty power tools at Pumpkinfest Village !

Master GIANT Pumpkin Carving - featuring Adam Martin

The very talented Adam Martin will be joining us again this year sponsored by HATCH to demonstrate his unique and creative skills. You can watch Adam carve giant pumpkins both Saturday and Sunday located outside the Bruce Power Weigh - Off Arena at the festival.

Pub-Kin Crawl

9th round of Port Elgin Pumpkinfest Pub-kin Crawl Friday, September 28th, 2018

Saturday Night Pajama Party featuring Tim the Puppet Tamer

Get ready for the Saturday PJ Party! The fun continues Saturday evening, once the pumpkins have left the stage take in a ventriloquist puppet show, videos, popcorn and fun crafts.

Grey Bruce Woodturners Guild

Artists Village & Craft Show

One of the most popular stops at Pumpkinfest each year is our craft show in its NEW location inside the Missionary Church at Pumpkinfest Village.

Eastlink Marketplace & Food Vendors

Eastlink Marketplace is located in Pumpkinfest Village. Come check out all the great vendors!

Cinderella's Carriage Carshow

Cinderella's Carriage Car Show. This show is one of Ontario's largest outdoor Car Show.

Giant Tiger Kiddie Karnival

Bruce Telecom Entertainment Tent

On the Saturday & Sunday of Pumpkinfest, Bruce Telecom sponsors the Entertainment Tent

Celebrity Seed Spitting

It's not considered impolite to spit in public at the Celebrity Seed Spitting Contest!!

OPG Environment Tent- Mad Science

OPG Presents- Mad Science, the world's leading fun science provider for kids , your children will be having so much fun they won't realize they are learning! Event will be taking place all weekend long in the OPG Environmental Tent.

Motorcycle Show and Shine

Presented by the Grey-Bruce Motorcycle Touring Club which is a non-profit service group.

Fundraising Activities

Get your Family Pass!

Family Passes will be available all summer long. Watch for updates to purchase on-line.

Shoreline Artists Signature Show & Sale

Shoreline Artist Signature Show at the Community Complex

Saturday Harvest Supper

Junior Fire Fighters Obstacle Course

Saugeen Shores Fire Department hosts Junior Fire Fighter Obstacle Course

Agricultural Experience Area & Tent

Don't miss our NEW Agricultural Experience Area & Tent showcasing various aspects of rural life in and our heritage in a fun interactive way!

Thanksgiving Food Drive & GIANT Pumpkin Drop

Thanksgiving Food Drive & Giant Pumpkin Drop - hosted by the Port Elgin Missionary Church

Inaugural FALL BALL CO-ED MUSH BALL TOURNAMENT

Pumpkinfest weekend mush ball tournament