Pumpkin Festival Bruton
Join us for the Pumpkin Festival at Durslade Farm to celebrate autumn.
Celebrate the end of harvest at our annual Pumpkin Festival in Bruton, Somerset. Join us for a day filled with family-friendly activities, delicious seasonal food, and community spirit. This much-loved event brings together creative workshops, live performances, and the chance to enjoy the beauty of autumn in the heart of the countryside.
What's On
Highlights of the festival include:
- Pumpkin carving workshops
- Pumpkin-themed activities and games, perfect for all ages
- Creative workshops, such as flag-making, flower crown crafting, and folklore-inspired projects
- Morris dancing performances and live music
- Seasonal dishes cooked over fire pits, pumpkin-spiced drinks, and sweet treats
Competitions at the Pumpkin Festival
The Pumpkin Festival wouldn’t be complete without our fun and creative competitions! Bring your best efforts to be judged in the following categories:
- Best Costume: Dress up in your most creative outfit and join the festival’s procession. While we often encourage harvest-themed attire, all costumes are welcome.
- Quirkiest Pumpkin: Whether it’s naturally unusual or decorated with flair, showcase your quirky pumpkins, squashes, or gourds.
- Best Carved Pumpkin: Carve your masterpiece at home or participate in our workshops during the event.
Entries can be submitted at the designated drop-off point before the prize-giving ceremony in the afternoon.
Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Explore the stunning Oudolf Field in its autumn glory, and don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Hauser & Wirth Somerset exhibition, ‘Niki de Saint Phalle & Jean Tinguely. Myths & Machines’ and Education Lab, ‘Our Imaginary World’.