Pumpkin Festival_2021
Sunday activities at Confluence PumpkinFest
The American Daily
Get out your pumpkins and celebrate the festivities of pumpkin festival in Confluence from October 7th to 9th.
The event offers a wide variety of activities for the whole family.
PumpkinFest kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Thursday with the contest and crowning of the PumpkinFest Queen at the Turkeyfoot Valley School District. Three teenagers from Turkeyfoot School will be vying for the title to rule the 33rd Annual PumpkinFest.
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The craft and food vendors will be open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Various bands, including The Rugg Band, Part Time Cowboys, Allison Borek, Country Express and Stoneycreek Bluegrass, will perform in the entertainment tent on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
PumpkinFest events include Balloon Bounce, Kids Tractor Pull, Car Smash, Photo Contest, Pumpkin Pie Tasting Contest, Biggest Pumpkin Contest, Bingo and Race / 5 km walk.
Tom Close Sr. said vendors, crafts, a pie-eating contest and a car wreck are usually highlights of the festival. He’s also excited about the 21st Annual Tough Man Truck Pull with competing fire teams.
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The festival gives arts, crafts and food vendors the opportunity to display and sell their wares in the city park.
“We run buggy rides as well as hay rides in the Confluence area,” said Sherman Gary, director of the Confluence Volunteer Fire Department. Pickup and drop off will be at the community park.
Shuttle pickup and drop-off will be at both Turkeyfoot Valley School and Ursina American Legion.
“Parking is scarce in Confluence,” Gary said, so he recommends taking the shuttle. He said it works continuously. “The free admission to everything and the free shuttle service are appreciated by people who come.”
He said a fun activity is the performance of Roof Garden Tractor Buddies in front of Beggs Printing. Gary also mentions the 31st Annual Classic Car Show with DJ Johnny Be Good on Baxter Street.
“When the weather is nice, we get a nice influx of cars,” he said.
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The Grand Feature Parade, sponsored by the Confluence Volunteer Fire Department, at 5 p.m. Sunday caps off the weekend of activities for the whole family.
“It’s usually a nice parade,” Gary said.
Gary has been involved with PumpkinFest since its inception. He says he has always been part of the planning committee.
“We appreciate it,” he said.
