Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta
The 2024 festival planning is in full swing!
The 2024 festival is shaping up to be another fun-filled weekend. Mark your calendars…
It will take place during the weekend of
Sat, Oct 12 through Mon, Oct 14, 2024.
A printable event schedule is available here!
Artist: Ericka O’Rourke
2024 Shirts & Hoodies are now available
The Pumpkinfest Store now has the 2024 designs on sale! The latest T-shirts and hoodies are now available for purchase.
We have a winner!
Congratulations to Ericka O’Rourke for creating the winning tee-shirt design for Pumpkinfest 2024!
This “great pumpkin” was selected from a record number of amazing design submissions this year! Thank you to all the artists who competed. Start creating for next year!
The Pumpkin Drop is back for 2024
Attention New Seedling Parents!
We have instructions for anyone who adopted a giant pumpkin seedling last week. Our Grower Information page has step-by-step details to help you through the entire process.
Our Mobile App!
We have created a mobile app for both Android and Apple devices so you can have Pumpkinfest details in the palm of your hand.
Access the interactive map, parking info, food options and more. We will also send you notifications to remind you of upcoming events and other important details.
Get the app and keep in touch!
Check out the latest Pumpkinfest news and happenings below!
Frequently Asked Questions
Our FAQ page can answer many of your questions.
Interactive Map
Our map is always evolving, check back to see what’s happening. We will include events sites, parking lots, bus stops, bathrooms, first aid and after deployment the location of all the decorated pumpkins. Click on any of the numbered pumpkin locations to view photos of the decorated pumpkins/artist/grower and sponsors. If you would like to look at the pumpkins from past festivals click on the Interactive Map Archive below.
Giant Pumpkins!
Each year, local Maine artists more than meet the challenge of decorating dozens of “Atlantic Giant” pumpkins that are displayed in downtown Damariscotta & Newcastle during Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta.
Each pumpkin comes with a story about our tight-knit community - the grower who brought it to us, the business that helped sponsor the festival, and the artist who brings it to creative life. This information can be found on each pumpkin’s display card.