From PhillyVoice · · 1m 20s
Blackwood Pumpkin Festival brings fall fun to South Jersey
The free Oct. 4 festival will take over downtown Blackwood with pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, inflatables and games.
In brief
The free Oct. 4 festival will take over downtown Blackwood with pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, inflatables and games. The free Blackwood Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 4 will feature 200+ vendors, food trucks, and family activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Festival takes over downtown Blackwood
The Blackwood Pumpkin Festival happens Sunday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout downtown Blackwood and adjoining streets.
Expecting a big crowd
Mainstage Center for the Arts organizes the event and expects more than 8,000 people to attend.
Over 200 vendors set up shop
More than 200 craft and merchandise vendors will participate, along with local businesses, artisans, nonprofits and community organizations.
Food trucks throughout the day
Food trucks and other festival food will be available throughout the day.
Plenty of family activities
The festival includes live entertainment, pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, inflatables, games and other family-friendly activities.
Free admission for everyone
Admission is free. Attendees can park at Highland Regional High School, with shuttles available to the event grounds.
Rain date already scheduled
If weather forces a postponement, the festival will be rescheduled for Sunday, Oct. 11.
The short version
The free Blackwood Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 4 will feature 200+ vendors, food trucks, and family activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
