The annual Pumpkin Festival rolls into Cal Poly Pomona this weekend boasting new attractions, games and entertainment.
The 23rd annual Pumpkin Festival will take place Oct. 17-18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Farm Store at Cal Poly Pomona, 4102 S. University Drive, off Temple Avenue.
A new “Ag Discovery Lane” will feature free exhibits, displays and demonstrations from farmers and growers. It will include a children’s activity zone with fun activities for the younger ones, like squash tunnels and a hay pyramid.
Other activities include:
- A treasure hunt in the corn maze
- Pumpkin-themed contests throughout the festival: pie eating, pumpkin carving, seed spitting and pumpkin costume contest for kids 2 and under.
- A field featuring 100,000 pumpkins
Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children between the ages of 2 and 12. Children under 2 can get in free. Tickets will be sold online, at the Farm Store, and at the gate on festival weekend.
Credit cards will be accepted for payment, and guests are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance. Discounts will be offered on many pre-sale ticket packages. Proceeds support student clubs and Cal Poly Pomona’s farm operations.
Parking is free in lots C, F, and the university parking structure. Handicapped parking is available in Lot B. A free shuttle will run from the parking lots and structure to the Farm Store.
To purchase tickets or for more information, visit https://pumpkinfestival.cpp.edu.