Pumpkin Fest Celebrates the 2008 Pumpkin Harvest
October 18 & 19 at Liberty Ridge Farm
Schaghticoke, NY, October 14, 2008. Liberty Ridge Farm, home of the Election 08 Corn Maze, will be hosting Pumpkin Fest this Saturday and Sunday, October 18th - 19th from 1:00P.M.to 7:00P.M. Pumpkin Fest is a celebration of the 2008 pumpkin harvest with pumpkin carving displays, lessons, jack-o-lantern contests, and more!
There will be pumpkins galore at Liberty Ridge Farm with the 1st Annual Pumpkin Glow, a display of lighted jack-o-lanterns as the sun sets. Everyone is invited to carve their own jack-o-lantern to enter in the Pumpkin Glow. There will be carving contests, Bobbing for Donuts, and a pumpkin pie eating contest. The farm Face Painter will be there as will Farmer Bruce, strolling the grounds making balloon art, cracking jokes and doing magic tricks. In addition to pumpkin pies, the Gifford Barn will be serving pumpkin soup and pumpkin donuts.
Brian Bateman, the area's finest pumpkin carving artist will be on hand all weekend carving a giant pumpkin into a special work of art. Beautiful hand-carved pumpkins created by Brian Bateman will be up for sale during the entire month of October.
“Pumpkin Fest is a great way to get that special Jack-o-lantern for Halloween,” said Owner Cynthia Gifford, “and it’s not too late to Vote with your Feet in our Election 08 Corn Maze.”
The Election 08 Corn Maze, the Capital Regions original and largest corn maze, is a 12 acre labyrinth of pathways through the Republican Elephant, the Democrat Donkey, and Troy’s own Uncle Sam. Everyone, 4 to 94, can ‘vote with their feet’ and cast a ballot for the party of their choice in this years Election 08.
In addition to the Pumpkin Fest activities families can enjoy all the fun at Liberty Ridge Farm with Camp Celebration, Brad’s Barnyard, and The Gifford Barn. Kids love playing in the barnyard of family farm adventure, featuring the Hill Billy Band, Giant Gerbil Wheels, Pig races, trolley rides and feeding the farm animals.
Friday and Saturday nights in October are Haunted Nights at Liberty Ridge Farm, with the Election 08 Maze becoming a Field of Screams. The special admission events include the Forest of Fear and the Fort Hunter Stockade of Fright.
Media Sponsor for Liberty Ridge Farm Pumpkin Fest is The Spotlight Newspapers.
Liberty Ridge Farm, where we grow memories, is an agricultural tourism destination and working farm on the historic Hoosic River. The Gifford Family hosts a Fall Festival featuring the Capital Region’s original and largest cornfield maze, Brad’s Barnyard activities and special events. The Fall Festival begins September 12th and runs through November 2nd. The Gifford Barn is available for Birthday Parties, Weddings, Family Gatherings and Corporate events. Liberty Ridge Farm, 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke, NY. For information or to book a special event or a Camp Celebration rental, call 518-664-1515. www.libertyridgefarmny.com
