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Pumpkinfest!

Pumpkinfest!
Saturday, October 10

Pumpkin Long 2026


October 10, 2026

11AM – 6:30PM

NEW THIS YEAR!! Don’t miss DAS BEST PUMPKINFEST INCLUDED IN YOUR OKTOBERFEST ADMISSION!! And the exciting $1000 PUMPKIN DROP!!

CARNIVAL RIDES, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, & FAMILY FUN!!
Maryland’s oldest running craft beer festival is now built for FAMILIES TOO! Complete with 2 crazy PUMPKIN DROPS and A FALL CARNIVAL.
Plus craft beers, wines, ciders, and schnapps will fill up your souvenir glass as you enjoy this day-long festival in the infield.

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DAS BEST PUMPKIN FEST & FALL CARNIVAL
Saturday, October 10, 2026
11:00AM – 6:30PM

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MARYLAND STATE FAIRGROUNDS INFIELD

FEATURING
THE $1000 PUMPKIN DROP!
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$10 Adult Admission + Kids 12 and Under are FREE!

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$1000 Pumpkin Drop Entry

$1000For 3 Entry Balls

Two Pumpkin Drops! 1:00pm & 4:00pm

Each Ball is a 1 in 500 Chance to Win!

Pre-Order Now

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Das Best Pumpkin Fest Adult Admission

$1000Plus Taxes & Fees

Ages 13 and Up

Includes Access to the Das Best Pumpkin Fest and All Live Entertainment

Buy Tickets Now

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Carnival Ride Add-On

$20004 Ride Tickets

Set of 4 Advance Carnival Ride Tickets

Each Ticket is Valid for One Individual Ride on Any One of the Carnival Rides

Pre-Order Now

** PRICES WILL INCREASE ONSITE **

 
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Bring the Whole Family to Celebrate the Fall!

 

Family Friendly! Kids 12 and Under are Free!

 

Pumpkins, Pumpkins, and more Pumpkins!!!

 

A $1000 Pumpkin Drop at 1pm and at 4pm! We’re Dropping a GIANT 700 pound pumpkin from 100 feet in the air to watch it EXPLODE.
Plus someone will win $500, $300, and $200 for having the winning pumpkin seed ball.

 

Food Trucks, Carnival Foods and Fun Vendors!

 

Huge Carnival with Ferris Wheel, Carousel, and other rides!

 

Take a Whack at Pumpkin Smashing!

 

Family Photo Ops!

 

Great Music From The Spooky DJ!

 

A Children’s Costume Contest & Pumpkin Pie Easting Contest!

 

Face Painting, Hay Maze, and a Petting Zoo!!

 

Adult Beverages For Purchase!

 

And a Pumpkin Patch! So you can pick out a favorite, buy it, and take it home.

 

FREE Parking!

 

 
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ADMISSION FLASH SALE

🚨GENERAL ADMISSION FLASH SALE IS HAPPENING NOW!🚨
 
2025 General Admission Tickets are just $8 All-In today only! 
 
This is the lowest price you’ll see this year at up to 40% off. Sale ends July 18, 2025 at 10 PM!
 
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