When and Where

The 11th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Gregory Park. The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m., and it's free! The event is for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

For information contact the Park Office at 218-828-2320.

Age Divisions

• 7 and Under
• 8 to 12
• 13 and Older

There will also be events where parents and guardians will participate with their children.

  

Booths/Vendors

 The following are some of our activities planned for 2017. 

• Bounce slide - Party World Brainerd
• Food Vendor: Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today
• Free hot chocolate, coffee and cider provided by Park United Methodist Church
• Horse rides provided by Outback Trail Rides (small fee)
• Canvas Art - Traveling Art Pub (small fee)

Activities/events

• Pie eating contest
• Pie throwing event
• Pumpkin rolling races
• Sack races 
• Three-legged races
• Wheelbarrow races
• Bouncy ball races

 

Sponsors

• Baxter Wal-Mart
• Brainerd Parks and Recreation Department
• Outback Trail Rides (pumpkin donation)
• Super Star Status: Winner's Trophy and Engraving, American Legion Post 255
• VIP Status: Mills Fleet Farm, Brainerd Rotary Foundation, VFW Post 1647, Brainerd Lions Club