Pumpkin Fest at the UBC Farm Saturday Market 2023

Pumpkin Fest at the UBC Farm Saturday Market

Saturday, October 28 | 10:00AM – 2:00PM

Celebrate halloween at the market with Pumpkin Fest at the UBC Farm! A last hurrah for the changing seasons, a place to get your fill of fall bounty fruits and vegetables, and special pumpkin-y activities.

  • Pumpkin carving contest, member deals day, local crafts, food and drink vendors and Farm tour!
  • More than 30 different local vendors selling produce, fruit, meat, mushrooms, eggs, baked goods, beverages, sweet treats, alcohol, artisan goods, and more!
  • Costumes encouraged

Pumpkin Carving Contest

How does it work?
  • Bring your most creatively carved pumpkin to the market on Saturday Oct. 28th, between 9:30-10:30 a.m., and our market guests will vote for their favourite!
  • The winner will be announced at 1:00 p.m. – please come to claim your prize, and take home your pumpkin! Any pumpkins left after 2:00 p.m. will be fed to our compost. If the winner cannot attend the announcement, we will contact you to pick up your prize at a future market date!

Prizes:

The winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to the market – this can be used at any vendor, including the UBC Farm!


Location

UBC Farm – 3461 Ross Drive


Road Closures

Please note that The Great Trek will be taking place at UBC this day. Expect some traffic delays along SW Marine Drive.