The Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival announces dates for this fall, September 24 to October 31, 2022, with their official grand opening weekend on September 24 and 25. The event will be held at the Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead (located at 419 Founders Park Rd. Dripping Springs, Texas 78620), a Texas State Historical Landmark included on the National Register of Historical Places. Originally settled in 1854, the farmstead is nestled on five beautifully shaded, oak-filled acres, making it the perfect setting for a family-friendly, kids-focused event. A portion of the proceeds from the festival will benefit the Friends of the Pound House Foundation. At the Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival families can experience a full day of unlimited fun with nearly 50 fall-inspired games, activities, and attractions. This year's fest features live music presented by 100.1 Sun Radio, a courtyard marketplace offering kids-focused products, an incredible selection of seasonal foods and beverages for both children and adults, and an abundance of cool photo opportunities. The Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. but is closed on Tuesdays for pumpkin deliveries. Weekend admission is $10 and tickets are $5 on weekdays (Columbus Day $10). Admission is free for children three and under, and seniors (65+). Parking for the event is also free of charge. For complete event details, please see here. Walk-up tickets only for weekdays and holidays. Weekend advance tickets here.
Austin's own 100.1 Sun Radio will be presenting the music stage which will feature solo acoustic acts from the Central Texas area and will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 12 - 4 p.m. in the Swing Village area of the festival.
The 2022 Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival will feature a variety of autumn attractions for members of all ages to enjoy including a littles pickin' patch, lost souls cemetery, Dee Jay Bones, the Ungrateful Dead, swing village, a massive pumpkin and gourd patch (of course!), and an abundance of cool photo opportunities just to name a few. Other attractions and activities ranging from a minimum of $3 - $15 include balloon art, caricature art, face painting, henna art, barrel rides, pony rides, an exotic petting zoo, parakeet encounter, and a classic photo booth. For a complete list of pricing, please go here.
Festival-goers can also take part in exciting games including corn hole, fumble football, giant Jenga, horseshoes, hula hoop, kids axe throwing, patch pong, pioneer bowling, potato sack races, spikeball, Tic-tac-toe, TowerBall, tug-of-war and volleyball. Kids and families will have the opportunity to participate in additional activities such as bouncy bull riding, chalk graffiti, crazy corn pit, giant legos, kiddie hay maze, mount haymore, and a sound wall. Picnicking is greatly encouraged.
The Art Garage at the Pumpkin Festival will also offer spin art, pumpkin painting, and interactive tie-dye activities. Festival go-ers can recharge with food and beverages from local vendors including Connor's Creamery, Crowd Coffee Co, K.O. BBQ, Pecos Pete's Teas, Pepe's Tacos, Piccolina, Shaved Ice, Pop It Like It's Hot, Solaro Estate Winery, Stony's Pizza, Texas Lemonade Co and Wetzel's Pretzels.
The Pumpkin Festival will hold daily specials to give back to community members and ensure everyone gets a chance to attend the event. Free Community Mondays will be held on Sept. 26 and Oct. 3, 17 and 24. On Wednesdays first responders and medical personnel along with their immediate families will be able to attend the fest for free. On Thursdays the festival will offer free admission to veterans and active military along with their immediate families.
ABOUT THE DRIPPING SPRINGS PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
The Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival was born in 2021 after its founders discovered that the Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead was in desperate need of a new roof and mold remediation. The space was temporarily shuttered and in serious need of repair, and the event was designed to fundraise for the Pound House. The festival's principal producer has been organizing local pumpkin patches with family for nearly 30 years and has a long history producing music festivals and events.
We felt compelled to step in and assist the Friends of the Pound House Foundation with their fundraising efforts,
said the organizers. The Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead is a true Texas treasure, it was the very first settlement in what is now known as Dripping Springs; home to the city's first school, church, medical center, trading post, and more; it has been a community gathering place since being settled in 1854. We are super pleased with last year's fundraising results, and we look forward to fundraising for the Pound House for years to come.
The festival is now located on the gorgeous Pound House property inside Founders Memorial Park near downtown Dripping Springs, a location that is included on the National Register of Historic Places and has been a Texas State Historical Landmark since 1965. It has been a museum since 2003, opening its doors on May 4. Today the Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead provides historical education, a destination point for visitors and a gathering place for the community for the enjoyment and benefit of present and future generations. After a hugely successful inaugural event, the Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival is back again this year with even more games, activities, and attractions.
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