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Skip to contentHomeLocal NewsThe 23rd annual event will take place between Oct. 6-9Bowen AssmanIf the weather isn’t making it feel like fall, the upcoming Harvest Pumpkin Festival in Armstrong sure will.The four-day festival, a celebration to the autumn season, will be chock-full of unique events, bound to entertain attendees of all ages.Day 1, on Friday, Oct. 6, is headlined by Art Shows at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Art Gallery. A pretty pumpkin workshop will take place at Sparrow Grass Field, while live music begins at Farmstrong Cider Co. at 3:30 p.m.A pancake breakfast, beginning at 8:30 a.m., kicks off Saturday at the Hort Buildings Fairgrounds. The farmers market also takes place starting at 8:30 a.m. with numerous free artisan workshops for kids occurring at the fairgrounds.The headliner for the day is the Great Pumpkin Launch, starting after 12 p.m. A giant pumpkin weigh-in, horse drawn Okanagan wagon rides, tons of live music and an open mic night are all in the cards for the day.If you are feeling Halloweeny, you can judge scarecrows made by residents throughout the weekend. Just pick up a map at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre. Voting ends Sunday, Oct. 15.Sunday is reserved for the heart-pumping demolition derby, which will run from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m.Finally, Monday is a day for nature, with an ecological trail walk, and outdoor autumn exhibits open.Field of Screams is also occurring throughout the month of October at Historic O’Keefe Ranch, for those looking for a spooky capper on a fun-filled weekend.The Harvest Pumpkin Festival was created in 2000 to bring the community together and offers an opportunity for visitors to see that the area is more than sun and summer.More information, and a full schedule of events can be found on their Facebook page.READ MORE: Top curling teams converge in Vernon for international eventREAD MORE: Okanagan athletes get national call for Pan Am GamesBe Among The First To KnowSign up for a free account today, and receive top headlines in your inbox Monday to Saturday.I joined The Morning Star team in January 2023 as a reporter. Before that, I spent 10 months covering sports in Kelowna.Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our&nbsp;Community Guidelines.More from Today in B.C. &gt;

Skip to contentHomeLocal NewsThe 23rd annual event will take place between Oct. 6-9Bowen AssmanIf the weather isn’t making it feel like fall, the upcoming Harvest Pumpkin Festival in Armstrong sure will.The four-day festival, a celebration to the autumn season, will be chock-full of unique events, bound to entertain attendees of all ages.Day 1, on Friday, Oct. 6, is headlined by Art Shows at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Art Gallery. A pretty pumpkin workshop will take place at Sparrow Grass Field, while live music begins at Farmstrong Cider Co. at 3:30 p.m.A pancake breakfast, beginning at...

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