Pennsboro Pumpkin Fest

“This is my review as both a vendor and a patron! As a vendor: This event is one I look forward to every year. I have been participating as a vendor for probably 8 years now (maybe longer!). The organization is top tier when it comes to communication for coordinators and set up. It is by far my most profitable event of the year. As a patron: I do agree with others who say there aren't enough Pumpkin-themed items and events. In the past they had pumpkin painting for kids, but I haven't seen that in recent years. There is sometimes a vendor who sells pumpkin rolls and another who sells pumpkin funnel cakes (yum!), but otherwise it's quite pumpkin-less. However my kids always have fun shopping from the other vendors, eating treats, and doing pony rides and whatever else they may have that year. Shoppers remember: If no vendors are willing or able to offer pumpkin-themed items, they can't be offered at the event! If you know of anyone who would be a good fit for the event make sure they apply to be a future vendor. We would all benefit!”

“Great time of year in the community! Much suggested! Some places may be cash only so be prepared!”

“Fun and great food. Great music”

“There seemed to be alot of "junk" vendors. Very much like a flea market. Food vendors were expensive, as expected, and not worth it. Shuttle was a great idea. I saw 1 vendor that had pumpkin rolls other than that, no pumpkins. The idea is good and I am sure the crowds helped some vendors but I didn't see many people buying. Most were just walking around. Some entries required to know marital status and income. I view that as discriminatory.”

“It seems like Pumpkin Fest is missing something. Pumpkins! Too many people packed in and too few arts & crafts vendors. It was a beautiful day so maybe turn out was more than usual. There is a very large area with food trucks with a lot of options which was nice. Sadly, we picked one that wasn't very good but that's not a reflection of the event.”

“This was the first time I was there. Alot of vendors and concessions, but disappointing as a pumpkin festival. Not much in the way of pumpkin food, desserts, and beverages. Would have been nice to see a selection of pumpkin pies, pumpkin chili etc. Also no pumpkin farmers there with their huge display of pumpkins.”

“It was fine but kinda boring...if your looking to buy things it's great or have a small child there's bouncy house etc”

“The pumpkin fest used to be so much fun and a really enjoyable experience for our family. However, for the last 2-3 years we have enjoyed it less and less. This year was by far the worst. To have 4 entire parking lots devoted to handicapped vehicles only is completely insane to me. Two of the lots were completely empty while people were struggling to find parking. And then it’s nearly impossible to walk through the pumpkin fest and enjoy it because there are so many people packed in. I wanted to leave the minute I got there. I don’t think we will be going back.”