It's Pumpkin Festival & Scarecrow Avenue time!

pumpkins under CC2 by RichardBowenIt's time to get all autumnal already, as this year's Pumpkin Festival and Scarecrow Avenue is upon us at Royal Victoria Park on Saturday (Oct 10).

 

There will be food, displays and activities for various ages including a larger family sports arena and the famous giant pumpkin competition.

Musicians include Southampton Americana band The Paper Trains, and Southampton Ukulele Jam.

 

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The Festival is run by the Jubilee Sailing Trust charity, which aims to promote the integration of people of all physical abilities through tall ships sailing.

For more information see the JST website.

Details
Oct 10, 12pm – 5.30pm
Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey SO31 5DQ
Adults £4, Children £1 - including parking in designated areas

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Weighing in at the largest pumpkin competition. Pic: JST

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