The Great Pumpkin Festival
August 16, 2011
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| WHAT: |
The Desert Botanical Garden announces the 10th annual Great Pumpkin Festival scheduled for October 20 - 21, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and October 22 - 23, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. This fall, visit the Desert Botanical Garden for four days of pumpkin fun where children and adults alike can experience a weekend festival that brings the true feel of autumn to the desert. The Great Pumpkin Festival comes to life with pumpkins, hayrides, country-western entertainment and carnival games. All activities are included with paid Garden admission or Garden Membership. Children 12 and under can pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Supported by The Pearson Family and Pearson & Company. Additional support from The Ferry Family Foundation in memory of Ernest S. and Virginia D. Ferry. |
| WHEN: | October 20, 2011 – October 21, 2011 / 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and October 22, 2011 – October 23, 2011 / 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| WHERE: |
Desert Botanical Garden (in Papago Park) |
| COST: | Garden Admission Rates: $18.00 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for students with ID, $8 for children 3-12 years-of-age; Garden members and children 2 years and younger are admitted free. |
| INFO: | For additional information call 480 941.1225 or visit www.dbg.org/events-exhibitions/the-great-pumpkin-festival |
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