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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIvoryton Pumpkin Festival Returns for its 25th Year!
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Ivoryton Village Green
Celebrate fall in full festive spirit at the 26th Annual Ivoryton Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2026! This beloved community event draws over 1,500 visitors to the Ivoryton Village Green for a fun-filled day of FREE activities for all ages.
From autumn traditions to Halloween fun, the Pumpkin Festival has something for everyone, so come in costume and get into the spirit!
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🎭 Festival Highlights (Starting at 5:00 PM):
• Live Music by The FEDERATION (5:00 – 7:00 PM)
• Face Painting by The Painted Smile at Brickside Pizza’s side patio
• Tarot Card Readings & Tabletop Games by House of the Triple Moon
• Cookie Decorating with volunteers from Tri-Town Youth Services at the Village Green
• Horse-Drawn Hayrides (Not-so-scary!) sponsored by the Park & Recreation Commission
• Haunted Happenings at the Ivoryton Library (for those who dare!)
• Trunk or Treat sponsored by The Ivoryton Alliance
• Free Refreshments along Summit Street (while supplies last), courtesy of local nonprofits
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🎃 The Great Pumpkin Challenge
We invite families, community groups, businesses, and organizations to bring carved pumpkins to the Ivoryton Village Green between 12:00 – 2:00 PM. All pumpkins will be displayed during the Pumpkin Lighting at 4:30 PM, which will remain lit throughout the evening.
Pumpkins must be picked up by 7:00 AM Monday morning.
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👻 Registration & More Info
• Questions? Call 860-767-4340 x148 or visit www.essexct.gov for updates.
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Join us for a magical evening of lights, laughter, and Halloween fun at the Ivoryton Pumpkin Festival 2026—a tradition that’s 26 years strong!
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100 Main St, Ivoryton, CT 06442-1056, United States
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