DAS BEST PUMPKIN FEST & FALL CARNIVAL
Saturday, October 10, 2026
11:00AM – 6:30PM
at
MARYLAND STATE FAIRGROUNDS INFIELD
FEATURING
THE $1000 PUMPKIN DROP!
$10 Adult Admission + Kids 12 and Under are FREE!
Bring the Whole Family to
Celebrate the Fall!
Family Friendly - Kids 12 and under are FREE!
Pumpkins, Pumpkins, & MORE PUMPKINS!!!
A $1000 Pumpkin Drop at 1pm and 4pm! We're dropping a GIANT 700 pound pumpkin from 100 feet in the air to watch it EXPLODE. Plus - someone will win $500, $300, and $200 for having the winning pumpkin seed ball! (Tickets sold separately).
Food Trucks, Carnival Foods, and Fun Vendors!
Huge Carnival with Ferris Wheel, Carousel, and other rides! (Tickets sold separately).
Take a Whack at Pumpkin Smashing!
Family Photo Ops!
Great Music from The Spooky DJ!
A Children's Costume Contest & Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest!
Face Painting, Hay Maze, & a Petting Zoo!!!
Rock Wall and Axe Throwing!
Adult Beverages for Purchase!
Plus a Pumpkin Patch - so you can pick out a favorite, buy it, and take it home!
FREE PARKING
And so much more...
