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2nd Annual Pumpkinfest
October 23-27, 2024
Pumpkinfest was started in the Richland Center area to provide families, businesses, and organizations with fun, family oriented events that allows us to celebrate our area’s beauty, opportunities, talent, and bounty of our lands with anyone in our community.
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Pumpkinfest will be held from Wednesday, October 23rd to Sunday, October 28th downtown Richland Center. Decorated pumpkins will be on display on the Courthouse Lawns all week. All other events will occur close to the Courthouse and Downtown area.
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Events
There are many events that are already scheduled to happen and a few new ones that are still in the developing stage. You can find opportunities to participate or visit the free pumpkin design contest, pie eating contest, pedal pull, vendor shows, face painting, chalk art and other activities throughout the week. Free pumpkins for the design contest will also be available for pickup on Saturday, October 19th at the Richland Center Fire Station.
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Events Already Scheduled:
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Pumpkin Design Contest - Courthouse Lawn
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Pumpkin Pedal Pull - sponsored by Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
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Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest - sponsored by Richland Center Lions Club
How to Participate:
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Share Pumpkinfest information with others
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Submit Pumpkinfest entries
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Be a Sponsor
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Donating thru monetary or in-kind opportunities to help support contest winners
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Host an event or activity during the week: bake sale, sidewalk sale, selling orpromoting your own business and/or school group. Proceeds go to your organization.
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