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The Great Pumpkin Carve 2017
10/20/2017 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Held as a special fundraiser for and at the grounds of the Chadds Ford Historical Society, this open air festival features more than 60 local artists who carve huge pumpkins. These amateur and professional carvers sculpt pumpkins that sometimes weigh up to 400 pounds!
We have three BIG nights!
Thursday, October 19th, 5-9 PM: Carve night!
Friday, October 20th, 5-9 PM: Pumpkins a-glow!
Saturday, October 21st, 3-9 PM: Earlier open time and pumpkins a-glow!
In addition to the pumpkin carving on Thursday (and demonstrations on the other nights), we will also have:
-Scarecrow display (and competition)
-Hayrides*
-Face-painting*
-Pumpkin painting*
-Live music
-Local food vendors
and more!
*kid-friendly activity
Admission is:
$10 for adults 18+
$5 for children 7-17
Free for children 6 and under
NEW for 2017!
FOOD VENDORS!
In addition to the great festival fare that you’ve come to expect from the Rotary Club of Concordville-Chadds Ford. we’ll be expanding the food selections through the addition of new food vendors.
Check back for more details on the food available and vendor applications for the Great Pumpkin Carve.
SCARECROW COMPETITION
In addition to carving pumpkins, you can now compete with a scarecrow display! More information and applications coming shortly.
PUMPKIN PAINTING
Get in the fall festive mood by having your child paint a pumpkin!
Stay tuned for more updates and information! To learn more about the Carve, please visit http://www.greatpumpkincarve.com
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