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22nd annual in Armstrong

The Harvest Pumpkin Festival returns this weekend

Oct 6, 2022 | 7:30 AM

If you are looking for some fall fun, Armstrong is the place to be for the Thanksgiving weekend.

“This year’s Harvest Pumpkin Festival is action-packed,” said Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce President Sean Newton.

The festival features classic family-favourites throughout the Thanksgiving long weekend such as the scarecrows on the street contest, artisan demonstrations, wagon rides with Horse Drawn Okanagan, the Great Pumpkin Weigh-In, and this year, the addition of the Kinshira Performance Troupe’s Vintage Circus Show, Kiki the Eco Elf and live music by Niki Martinus.

“There will also be activities for folks to experience such as self-guided tours of the North Okanagan Spallumcheen Barn Quilt Trail, the return of the Armstrong Demo Derby, and so much more,” Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre executive director Patti Noonan said.

“All proceeds from the pancake breakfast this year will go to support the Milky Way 4 H club who lost their equipment and livestock in a tragic accident in August,” Noonan said. ‘We are thankful to Askews Foods Armstrong, Snowcap, Branch #35 Armstrong Legion and volunteers who are supporting this breakfast through donations of product and time to support the 4 H kids.”

In addition to artisan demonstrations, there is a kids corner, make and take art classes, pumpkin bowling, the Armstrong Farmers Market, food vendors and Cycle Kart demonstration.

“We are excited for everyone to come together and celebrate the harvest season the Armstrong Spallumcheen way,” Noonan explained. ‘We encourage you to follow the event on Facebook or watch our website for updates and any changes to the schedule

The 22nd annual Harvest Pumpkin Festival begins on Friday, Oct. 7 and concludes on Monday, Oct. 10 at the Armstrong fairgrounds.

For a complete list of activities include including a schedule of events, go to the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce website.

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