Saturday, October 19th from 12-4pm
Rain date October 20th
Boothe Memorial Park

STRATFORD – 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
12pm to 4pm. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place on Sunday, October 20th from
12pm to 4pm. 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 4pm 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:

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

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Stratford Town Hall ● 2725 Main Street ● Stratford, CT 06615