Keene Pumpkin Festival 2011

Keene Pumpkin festival

Introduction to Pumpkin Festival for Nonprofit Food Court Participants

Tuesday, May 22, 6:30pm, Keene Rec Center Room 22

In order to help more local groups benefit from the community-building and revenue potential of the annual Keene Pumpkin Festival, organizers are offering a free orientation led by longtime participant Doug Mealey. What's a good product to offer? How much should be charged? How many people should be expected? How should food be kept warm? Cold? What else should be considered? How difficult is it? Is it worth it?Anyone involved with a local nonprofit cause who is interested in hosting a booth at the Pumpkin Festival is encouraged to attend, without obligation. Representatives from scouting troops, youth groups, arts groups, civic groups, churches, neighborhood associations, professional associations, ad hoc committees, and clubs as well as United Way agencies and nonprofit corporations are welcome to come and learn about Pumpkin Festival. It is not necessary to have 501(c) 3 nonprofit status but participants must be working for a nonprofit cause in the greater Keene area.A former board member of Center Stage, the organization which ran the event for 20 years, Mealey has overseen the Keene High School Rotary Interact booths at the festival since vendors were first involved. He is currently a member of the Pumpkin Festival Action Team developing plans for Pumpkin Festival 2012. For planning purposes, please register. Thank you!

Welcome Non-Profit Food Vendors!
We invite local Non-Profit Food Vendors to submit applications to join the Food Court at Pfest 2012 NOW! Please note: Both the online form, which is date-stamped, and the downloadable application document are required. 1) Online Form 2) Download Application

Craft Fair Vendors
Thanks to Dan Scully Architects, we have a revised Craft Fair Plan that increases the size of Craft booths to 15' x 15' and increases exposure for all participants. As soon as the plan is approved by the City, we will post details but we are ready to receive applications NOW! Both the online form, which is date-stamped, and the downloadable application document are required.1) Online Form 2) Download Application Thank you!

Earth Day Pumpkin Seed Giveaway

Our Earth Day Seed Giveaway was an excellent chance to meet people and hear their thoughts about the Pumpkin Festival. We gave away bunches and bunches of seeds to families, seniors, students, farmers and friends. We heard over and over how much people love the festival, treasure the tradition and appreciate the renewal effort. The theme of our Earth Day activities, “Respect for pumpkins and the earth,” is a guideline which will pervade all planning for the October festival. Download Earth Day Poster

Pumpkin Festival Official Shirts and Souvenirs NOW available online at our Pumpkin Shop!

Invest in the Magic of the Pumpkin Festival!

Local businesses who experience a super sales weekend, please reinvest in the Pumpkin Festival as part of your marketing strategy. Thank you and Let it Shine!

Download a Pledge Card for tax-deductible giving.