Pumpkin festival kicks off

Photo: Contributed - Davison Orchards

The Davison Orchards Family Pumpkin Festival is on this weekend and next, bringing families to Vernon for a full day of activities.

The festival includes pumpkin picking, story time and face painting. It runs Oct. 18/19 and 24/25.

Activities include U-Pick Pumpkins, where families can ride the Johnny Popper Orchard Train to the pumpkin patch and pick their own jack-o-lanterns. Tours run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the cost is $9 for a tour and one pumpkin.

There is also the story of Spookley the Square Pumpkin. Spookley is a square pumpkin in a round pumpkin world, stories about his adventures and determination are told at 11:30 a.m. both days in the Crazy Cow kids' corral.

Assorted Pumpkin Treats and Sweets are available including:

• Pumpkin Pie 
• Pumpkin Cake 
• Pumpkin Muffins 
• Pumpkin Steamers 
• Pumpkin Fudge 
• Caramel Apples 

"Come for a treat and warm drink in the Deep Dish Cafe, or take a pie home to the family," said Shane Landreville, marketing coordinator for Davison Orchards in an email. 

Activities

• $5 face painting,
• Learn to juggle or watch the young pro's: The jugglers are on site from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and leading 'Learn to Juggle' workshops at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30pm.
• Live music courtesy of the students from the 29th Street Music Studio, performing on-stage with the Pumpkin Butter Band!