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Fall into Fun at Stratford’s 2024 Annual Great Pumpkin Festival

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Activities Schedule Announced
Saturday, October 19th from 12-4 p.m.
Rain date October 20th Boothe Memorial Park

The Town of Stratford and the Boothe Park Commission are happy to announce the 2024 Great Pumpkin Festival. Sponsored by Comcast, the event is scheduled for Saturday, October 19th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place on Sunday, October 20th from 12.p.m. to 4.p.m. The popular festival will take place on Stratford’s historic Boothe Memorial Park at 5800 Main Street.

Attendees can look forward to circus acts, face painting, a costume parade and contest, a pumpkin carving contest, an inflatable corn maze and more.

The many historic and unique buildings on the Boothe Park property will be open to the public. A variety of civic organizations, together with the Boothe Park Commission, will be offering fall-themed treats. Cash and Venmo are accepted methods of payment.

“The Pumpkin Festival is a fun tradition to celebrate the wonders of the fall season, and I look forward to seeing neighbors and new friends at the festival every year,” said Mayor Laura R. Hoydick. “Come, be reacquainted with our history and enjoy the charm and beauty of Boothe Park. I hope to see you there!”

Parking is available on the field adjacent to the Railway Society. Pumpkin Carving Contest registration closes at 4 p m  on October 11th.

To apply for the Pumpkin Carving Contest and for more information please visit www.CelebrateStratford.com.

The Great Pumpkin Festival 2024 Schedule:

  • 12:45 p.m. Can-Do Circus Act followed by roaming juggler and stilt walker
  • 2:00 p.m. Pumpkin Carving Contest Winners Announced
  • 2:30 p.m. Costume Parade and Contest
  • 3:30 Last Call to Purchase Tickets

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