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Gwynne Valley Pumpkin Festival

Name: Gwynne Valley Pumpkin Festival
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Gwynne

The Gwynne Valley Pumpkin Festival is an annual community celebration and fundraiser held in Gwynne, Alberta, to support the Gwynne Valley Rural Academy. This family-friendly harvest event features a diverse program including local markets, a petting zoo, a car show, and an evening fireworks display.

Date: Sep 26, 2026
Location: Gwynne
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Pumpkin weigh-in at 4:30 PM
Evening fireworks display
Show and shine car show
Vendor and student markets

The 2026 festival is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 26, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gwynne Valley Rural Academy (GVRA). Admission to the grounds is free, though attendees should note that the festival is a cash-only event. Organized by the Gwynne Legacy Foundation, the fundraiser helps support the growth and sustainable living programs of the local charter school.

Public activities include a vendor and student market, a barbecue concession with homemade pie sales, and various family games. A highlight of the afternoon is the pumpkin weigh-in at 4:30 PM, with participants required to register their entries by 2:30 PM. Additionally, the event hosts a 'show and shine' car show featuring people’s choice prizes. The day’s festivities conclude with a fireworks show at night.

Practical details

Location described by the source: GVRA; pipestoneflyer.ca
Area for browsing nearby events: Gwynne

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.