DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas – Fans of the cherished Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival can have a good time after officers introduced that the development will likely be returning in 2024.
Festival officers prior to now mentioned that 2023 will be the closing yr after organizers had been first of all not able to protected a new location for subsequent yr.
“We are excited to announce that the Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival has found a new home,” stated Christopher Durst, Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival Co-founder and Producer. “Our new location provides us an opportunity to really grow the festival, which in turn allows us to do even more for our community; it’s truly a win-win situation.”
A spokesperson for the pageant stated the 2024 location — additionally in Hays County — can be introduced at a later date.
The new location additionally permits organizers to assist release every other holiday-themed bash.
Durst stated they’re now ready to release the “long-awaited Christmas festival” in 2024.
For fall fanatics having a look to have a good time this yr, the 2023 Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival will happen over six uniquely-themed weekends from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept 23 thru Oct. 29 on the Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead, positioned at 419 Founders Park Road in Dripping Springs.
There will likely be greater than 50 fall-inspired video games, actions and sights on the pageant in addition to native reside track, a courtyard market that includes family-friendly merchandise and a number of meals and drinks.
| GAMES | ACTIVITIES | ATTRACTIONS | FOOD & BEVERAGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnyard Volley | 3-d Impression Art | Armadillo Races | Afuga Coffee |
| Buckaroo Bullseye | Barrel Rides ($5) | Balloon Art ($5+) | Cilantro Tacos |
| Country Corn Hole | Bouncy Bull Riding | Caricature Art ($15+) | Connor’s Creamery |
| Dueling Outlaws | Camel Rides ($6) | Courtyard Marketplace | Downtown Burgers |
| Farmstead Football | Chalk Graffiti | Dee Jay Bones | Downtown Hotdogs |
| Hen House Scramble | Crazy Corn Pit | Face Painting ($5+) | El Mariachi Tacos |
| Hillbilly Horseshoes | Exotic Petting Zoo ($3+) | Fowl Play Bingo | Fitzhugh Brewing |
| Kids Axe Throwing | Giant Legos | Henna Art ($5+) | Grilled Street Corn |
| Pioneer Bowling | LED Seesaws | Littles Pickin’ Patch | I Panini Sandwiches |
| Potato Sack Races | Lil’ Monster Maze | Live Music | Italian Gelato |
| Pumpkin Patch Pong | Mount Haymore | Lost Souls Cemetery | Kids Food Truck |
| The Rooster Run | Parakeet Encounter ($3) | Photo Ops | Okay.O. BBQ |
| Pony Rides ($6) | Pumpkin Patch | Pecos Pete’s Teas | |
| Pumpkin Painting ($10) | Swing Village | Pop It Like It’s Hot | |
| Ropin’ Cowboy | Turkey Races | Smoked Turkey Legs | |
| Sound Garden | Solaro Estate Winery | ||
| Spin Art ($10) | Wetzel’s Pretzels | ||
| Tie-Dye Interactive ($10+) |
Admission to the Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival is $15 in line with particular person. Children ages 3 and more youthful are loose, in addition to seniors ages 65 and up. Parking is loose.
Cash, playing cards and Apple Pay will all be authorized sorts of cost, in keeping with pageant officers. There can also be ATMs onsite.
Weekend topics, supplied by way of pageant organizers, are:
Weekend 1: Scarecrow Disco – Sept. 23 and 24
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Fall Celebration Kickoff
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DJ Henry Invisible
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Foam Dance Party
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KASE 101 & Anne Hudson
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Live Country Music
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Promotional Giveaways
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Museum Reopening
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Autumnal Equinox
Attendees are inspired to put on scarecrow costumes.
Weekend 2: Butterfly Jubilee – Sept. 30 and Oct. 1
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Live Butterfly Releases
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Educational Interactive
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Butterfly Merchandise
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Butterfly Pea Lemonade
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National Love People Day
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National Ghost Hunting Day
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International Music Day
Attendees are inspired to put on butterfly costumes.
Weekend 3: Celebration of Indigenous Tradition – Oct. 7 and eight
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Kalpulli Ayolopaktzin – Oct. 7 at 1 p.m and four p.m.
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Comanche Indian – Oct. 8 at 1 p.m and four p.m.
Weekend 4: Pioneer Palooza – Oct. 14 and 15
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Texas Trick Riders
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Annie Oakley Sharp Shooting
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Bullwhip Cracking
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Follies Shootout
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Hollywood Horse Show
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Striker the Pony
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Trick Ropin’
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Authentic Texas BBQ
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Smoked Turkey Legs
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National Costume Swap Day
Attendees are inspired to put on nation western apparel.
Annular Solar Eclipse – Oct. 14
“The Ring of Fire” – The eclipse is anticipated to be visual in the world from 10:24 a.m.-1:32 p.m.
Free sun eclipse viewing glasses whilst provides closing.
Weekend 5: Bubble Extravaganza – Oct. 21 and 22
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Bubble Shows
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Bubble Interactives
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Bubble Machines
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Roaming Performers
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Foam Dance Party
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National Sweetest Day
Attendees are inspired to carry bubble makers.
Weekend 6: Pumpkin Jamboree – Oct. 28 and 29
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Pumpkin Painting
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Golden Pumpkins
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The Great Pumpkin
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Trick-or-treating
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New Hunter’s Full Moon
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National Trick or Treat Day
Attendees are inspired to put on Halloween costumes.
A portion of the proceeds from the pageant receive advantages the five-acre Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead, together with the farmstead’s Pound House, which is incorporated at the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, the Pound House has been a Texas State Historical Landmark since 1965.
Outside meals and drinks are allowed. Picnic baskets and small coolers are welcome however no glass bins or alcoholic drinks will likely be allowed throughout the pageant grounds.
The pageant website online states that the grounds are ADA-compliant.
Dripping Springs is a kind of 90-minute force from downtown San Antonio.
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