Thursday, 15 September 2022 12:12

8th Annual Giant Pumpkinfest Returns to Saratoga Springs

The Annual Giant Pumpkinfest in Saratoga Springs  takes place Saturday, Sept. 24. Photo provided. The Annual Giant Pumpkinfest in Saratoga Springs takes place Saturday, Sept. 24. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 8th Annual Giant Pumpkinfest will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24, in downtown Saratoga Springs. 

Growers from across New York State and the Northeast will gather to compete for the title of “Biggest Pumpkin of Year” along with additional categories and prizes. 

The event, held at the Saratoga Springs City Center parking garage, kicks off with the official weigh off beginning at 10 a.m. 

Presented by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce,  a new addition to Pumpkinfest this year features a Pumpkin Drop. Beginning at 12:30 p.m., the public will have a chance to watch as large pumpkins are dropped from four stories off of the side of the City Center parking garage onto a concrete sidewalk.

For more information about Pumpkinfest, visit:
https://bit.ly/3cUReCY

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