Saturday, September 27th - Weigh-In Day at Doubleday Field Parking Lot
10am
10am See 1,000 pound pumpkins, giant gourds and humungous watermelons compete for the largest pay-out in the country. Over $8,000 in prize money! Prize Structure.
10am-4pm Including crafts from around the area, Adirondack decor, clothing, pumpkin butter, quilting fabrics and supplies, and woodworking.
10am-4pm From chili and soups to hot dogs and hamburgers, there will be something to delight every palette. Lots of pumpkin specialities too! Fresh cider, apples, popcorn and bake sale too.
9am-2pm Fresh produce, crafts, flowers, food and more. Adjacent to Doubleday Parking Lot in Pioneer Alley.
10am-3pm Pick up instructions at PumpkinFest Headquarters, where T-Shirts are being sold. Free fun for the whole family, and win prizes too.
10am-4pm Pumpkin decorating, face painting and games. Benefits the Cooperstown Central School PTO.
To benefit the Cooperstown United Methodist Church. Sample delicious pumpkin pie, pumpkin bars, pumpkin bread, and much more! Small fee.
3-5pm Located at 45 Pioneer St., just a block over from Doubleday Field. Sample a variety of wines, including some local favorites.
11am and 1 pm Don't miss this amazing display from a master juggler as he juggles all sorts of sports items! Located in Pioneer Park, by the flagpole on Main Street.
Noon and 2pm Settle onto a hay bale and watch Merdwin the Magician mesmerize children of all ages!
11am-3pm Be entertained by Zep the Clown, and take home a balloon animal, too! Zep will be walking around PumpkinFest all day.
10am
10am Come early to watch as the giant pumpkins are hollowed out and made seaworthy for the regatta. Racing heats will begin at 11am. Fun competition and lots of laughs make this a not-to-miss event! Sponsorship Opportunities are available. First place sponsor race winner is awarded $250 and a trophy.
10am-3pm Hot dogs, soup, kielbasa, pumpkin specialities, and much more.
10am-3pm Come and view treasures from local crafters.
11am-3pm Great fun for the kids! Play on the Adrenaline Rush and Bounce House.50 cents per turn.
12pm Traditional and original bluegrass and acoustic music. John Cadley, Mark Allnatt, Ted Williams, John Dancks and Henry Jankiewicz. Visit http://lostboysbluegrass.com/ to listen to a sampling of their music and read more about this group. Concert brought to you by the Cooperstown Concert Series.
Visit our online calendar of events for other weekend activities.
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Watch as many of them compete in the Pumpkin Regatta on Sunday, September 28.
Bank of Cooperstown - Smaller Bank Bigger Service. Full service commercial bank. Looking forward to serving your needs at 73 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown. Contact scott.white@bankofcooperstown.com or call (607)547-2210.
Best Western Inn & Suites, Cooperstown - Perfectly situated in the heart of Upstate New York Featuring 63 standard guestrooms and 36 extended stay junior suites. All accommodations are beautifully decorated in warm country motif and include free wireless internet access, refrigerator, microwave, complimentary toiletries and coffee. Kids 12 and under stay free with one paying adult in the room. Indoor swimming pool and hot tub. Visit www.bwcooperstown.com or call (607)547-7100.
Bruce Hall True Value Home Center - Since 1921 the mission at Bruce Hall Home Center has been simple: To provide the highest level of customer service possible combined with a diversified selection of top quality lumber and building materials. Visit www.brucehallhomecenter.com/ or call (800)870-5997.
Hampton Inn - A leading brand of quality, value-priced hotels. You'll find clean, fresh, comfortable rooms standard with a coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator and complimentary in-room movie channel. High speed internet access in every room, wireless internet access in the lobby, meeting rooms and public areas. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Visit www.oneonta.hamptoninn.com or call (607)433-9000.
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum - Preserving history, honoring excellence and connecting generations. When baseball fans enter the Hall of Fame they're struck by the beauty and history of the game as it's presented through the Museum's carefully curated exhibits, while a stroll through the Plaque Gallery illustrates how exclusive Hall of Fame enshrinement is. A baseball treasure awaits your visit. Visit www.baseballhalloffame.org or call (888)425-5633.
NYS Giant Pumpkin Growers Association - NYSGPGA is a non-profit organization with a mission to maintain and support a network of pumpkin growes across New York State by encouraging the participation in the sport of giant pumpkin growing through sharing idesa and techniques, and to promote camaraderie between pumpkin growers in NY and the surrounding states, but also extends membership to all enthusiastic giant pumpkin growers worldwide. For photos and club membership information please visit www.nysgpga.com or email club President, Randy Sundstrom at sungarden@frontiernet.net.
Smith Cooperstown, Inc. - One of the northeast's oldest Ford dealers. It features the full line of Ford Motor Company products plus a wide variety or quality pre-owned vehicles, a convenient location and expert staff. Ford Rent-a-Car Service and wrecker service available. Visit www.smithcooperstown.com or call (607)547-9924.