Giant Pumpkin Fest - September 19, 2026
Join us for a day of fall fun at the RM of West St. Paul’s Giant Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Access Centre, 48 Holland Road.
This FREE community event is packed with activities for the whole family, including inflatables, a petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin decorating, live entertainment, a craft and vendor market, food, contests and more!
🎃 Giant Pumpkin & Garden Contests
Earlier this year, the RM of West St. Paul gave away giant pumpkin seeds to residents, and now it’s time to see what you grew!
If you received seeds from us, bring your pumpkin to Giant Pumpkin Fest and enter it in the contest. We want to see what you grew — no matter its size, shape or colour!
Didn't receive seeds from us? You can still participate! Everyone is welcome to bring their own homegrown pumpkin, sunflower or squash and enter the contests.
Contest categories include:
- Heaviest Pumpkin – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
- Widest Pumpkin
- Tallest Sunflower
- Biggest Sunflower Head
- Heaviest Squash
- Apple Pie
- Pumpkin Pie
There is no minimum size requirement for pumpkins. Whether your pumpkin grew to giant proportions or didn't quite turn out as planned, we'd still love to see it!
Contest Registration
Planning to enter? Please register your pumpkin, sunflower, squash or pie in advance.
Register for the Giant Pumpkin Fest Contests
🍂 Event Schedule
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM — West St. Paul Fire Department Showcase
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM — Display of Largest Entries
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM — Photo Booth
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Pumpkin Decorating Station
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Face Painting
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Balloon Twister
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Cotton Candy
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Inflatables
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM — Craft & Vendor Market
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM — Mighty Mick’s Mini Donut Truck
10:45 AM — Sleepy the Clown Kids Show
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM — Prancing Pony Petting Zoo
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM — BBQ by The Burger Place on Main
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Sleepy the Clown Roaming Entertainment
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM — Come Try Line Dancing
12:30 PM — Pumpkin & Apple Pie Tasting Contest
1:00 PM — Contest Winners Announced
Admission
Giant Pumpkin Fest is FREE to attend. Come spend the day with us, enjoy some fall favourites, explore the market, grab something to eat and see just how GIANT West St. Paul's pumpkins have grown! 🎃🍂