Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of Fall at Denver’s original fall festival. Pick out the perfect pumpkin or unique local treasure in the marketplace with more than 40 vendors onsite, catch some live music and performances on the Autumn Harvest Community Stage, and dine on seasonal favorites like apple cider donuts for an unforgettable day at Four Mile Historic Park.
Build-your-own scarecrow to take home to protect your garden, or explore your inner artisan with fall themed crafts and activities. Complement your natural beauty with face painting and decorations along the Festival trail. New this year, Pumpkin Harvest Festival will feature a Western-themed scavenger hunt. Guests will pan for gold, pack a wagon, play prairie games, and more. The festival runs Saturday, October 14, and Sunday, October 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Four Mile’s Pumpkin Harvest Festival will feature a Wagon Wheels-themed Scavenger Hunt that is fun for all ages. Wagon Wheels is Four Mile’s most popular field trip program that teaches about life in the 19th century. Collect stamps throughout the Park while exploring its rich history. Grab a bite at the Summer Kitchen where foods are cooked in a genuine 19th-century wood stove, watch their volunteers create tools while blacksmithing, pan for gold, and more.
Consider purchasing VIP tickets which include: Access to private VIP area and bar, Meet and Bleat with Four Mile Resident Goats, Skip the Line with a Dedicated Face Painter and Craft Activities in the VIP area, VIP Snacks, and all the General Admission Activities.
Activities include: Prairie Games: Play the games that existed before video games; Art Depot: Explore your inner artisan with fall themed crafts and activities; Four Mile Makers: Live demonstrations of blacksmithing, fiber pulling from our Angora goats, and more.
There will also be live music with performances from local dance troupes, bands, and cultural organizations. The marketplace features a Fall artisan farmers market featuring a curated list of locally sourced vendors. Adornment Stops ccompliment your natural beauty with face painting and decorations along the Festival trail. Face painters will be onsite offering one design for free. They’ll have more intricate designs available for purchase.
The tractor rides are presented by the City of Glendale. There will also be gold panning: Pan for gold just like the ’59ers…you, however, will have guaranteed success. Build Your Own Scarecrow: This family favorite is back by popular demand and is sure to add autumnal charm to your yard or garden. All proceeds benefit the Four Mile resident furry friends. This experience will sell-out ($25).
And what would a pumpkin festival be without a pumpkin patch? Pick out the perfect pumpkin in the patch. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.fourmilepark.org/pumpkin-harvest-festival.
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