Pumpkins in the Park and More…Big Pumpkin Fun in the Little City
Saturday October 26, 2013

On Saturday October 26, 2013, Vergennes will celebrate Pumpkins in the Park and More …Big Pumpkin Fun in the Little City. This annual event has grown over the years and new excited activities have been added for monsters of all ages. Trick-or-Treating on Main Street and at the Vergennes Residential Care home is back by popular demand and will be a highlight for the little goblins again this year. New this year will be games and activities on the City Green and special treats provided by the Vergennes Lions Club.

The Great Pumpkin Cook off will also be back and cooks of all ages and abilities are asked to use pumpkin instead of garlic to ward off any passing vampires. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded for best pumpkin dessert and best savory creation in both the adult and youth (under 18) categories. After judging is complete, any remaining food will available for sampling.

In the evening, a kids Halloween safety presentation will be held at the Fire Station. The Vergennes Police Department will be giving away free reflective bags and glow sticks to be used on Halloween. The evening will conclude with the lighting and judging of the pumpkins on City Park. All events are free, donations will be accepted and all proceed will be donated to the Vergennes Area Food Shelf. For more information of the ghostly happenings, or to download registration forms for the Pumpkins Carving Contest or The Pumpkin cook of please visit www.VergennesDowntown.org or email VergennesPartnership@gmail.com

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
4:30pm-5:30pm Tick-or-Treat on Main Street &Vergennes Residential Care
4:30pm-7:30pm-Free treats sponsored by the Lions club
5:30pm-6:30pm Pumpkin Cook off
5:00pm-6:30pm-Games, activities and Face painting
6:30pm Pumpkin Drop off
6:30pm-7:30pm Cinder, Donuts, Awards & Halloween Safety Presentation-Fire Station/City Park