Waterford Pumpkinfest

09/16/2026

ONE MONTH TO GO!

The countdown is officially on — Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest is only ONE MONTH away!

Join us Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18 for an entire weekend of Pumpkinfest fun in Waterford!

Pumpkinfest is a RAIN OR SHINE event, so no matter what the fall weather brings, the fun goes on!

One of the things we’re most proud of is that Pumpkinfest continues to offer a wide variety of FREE FAMILY FUN activities for our community and visitors.

Cash donations are gratefully accepted at the Fireworks and the Parade. Your support helps us continue bringing these amazing Pumpkinfest traditions to our community.

Mark your calendars, start making your plans and tell your friends!

Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18

ONE MONTH UNTIL PUMPKINFEST! 🎃

09/16/2026

GET YOUR TICKETS – BOOTS, BEATS & PUMPKINS!

Grab your boots, grab your friends and get ready to DANCE!

Boots, Beats & Pumpkins is coming to Waterford Pumpkinfest on Saturday, October 17, and tickets are available NOW!

Never line danced before? No problem! The Urban Cowboy will be joining us for the evening, teaching and playing a wide variety of line dances. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already know your way around the dance floor, everyone is welcome!

EVENT DETAILS

Saturday, October 17
Waterford Ukrainian Hall
125 Thompson Rd E., Waterford
Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.
Line Dancing: 7:00–10:00 p.m.

Beginners Welcome
All Ages Welcome
Line Dance Instruction
Door Prizes
Cash Bar
Tons of dancing & fun!

TICKETS ARE $25 EACH!

Tickets are limited, so don’t wait!

Email [email protected] to purchase and reserve your tickets today.

Dust off those boots, round up your crew and join us for a great night of dancing at Waterford Pumpkinfest!

We’ll see you on the dance floor!

09/15/2026

CAN YOU GUESS THE CAR?

We’re giving you just the headlights… how many of these beauties can you identify?

The Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest Show & Shine Car Show is happening Sunday, October 18!

First come, first serve, rain or shine
All vehicles must pay the Car Show entrance fee this year

Think you know your cars? Drop your guesses in the comments before you get to the end of the reel!

Then come see them — and a whole lot more — in person at Pumpkinfest.

Sunday, October 18, 2026
Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest

Who’s bringing their ride this year?

ClassicCars WaterfordOntario NorfolkCounty

09/15/2026

🎃 2026 PUMPKINFEST DECORATING CONTEST – APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🎃

Waterford, it’s time to start decorating!

The Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest Decorating Contest is back for 2026, and we can’t wait to see our community transform with pumpkins, Halloween displays, fall harvest décor and some seriously creative setups!

Whether you’re a local business going all out or a resident who loves turning your home into a Pumpkinfest masterpiece, we want you to enter!

PRIZE CATEGORIES

Business – Daytime
Plaques awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place

Residential – Daytime
1st Place – $200
2nd Place – $150
3rd Place – $100

Residential – Nighttime Animated
1st Place – $200
2nd Place – $150
3rd Place – $100

Residential – Nighttime Non-Animated
1st Place – $200
2nd Place – $150
3rd Place – $100

🏆 Judging is based on:
• Pumpkinfest, Halloween or Fall Harvest theme
• Creativity
• Originality

Judging Times:

Daytime – Thursday, October 15 & Friday, October 16 from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Nighttime – Wednesday, October 14 & Thursday, October 15 from 6:30–11:00 p.m.

📅 ENTRY DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 14 at 4:00 p.m.

Displays must remain in place until noon on Sunday, October 18 to be eligible to receive prize money.

Winners will be announced Friday at 6:00 p.m. on the Pumpkinfest Main Stage!

Please make sure your house number is clearly visible for our judges.🎃 READY TO ENTER?

Register today through the Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest website:

https://pumpkinfest.com/decorating-contest/

Let’s decorate Waterford for Pumpkinfest! Tag your neighbours, friends and local businesses and challenge them to join in this year!

09/14/2026

PLATINUM SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – SHABATURA FARMS LTD.

Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest would like to say a very special THANK YOU to Shabatura Farms Ltd. for supporting this year's festival as a Platinum Sponsor!

Agriculture is such an important part of Norfolk County, and we are proud to have local agricultural businesses like Shabatura Farms supporting the events and traditions that make our community special.

Located in Windham Centre, Shabatura Farms is a local produce operation serving customers from right here in Norfolk County.

Their support of Pumpkinfest is another great example of local businesses giving back and helping community events continue to grow and thrive.

Shabatura Farms Ltd.
1815 Windham Road 9, Windham Centre
Office: 519-443-5919
Email: [[email protected]]

Learn more:
https://www.shabaturaproduce.com/

Thank you, Shabatura Farms Ltd., for your generous support of Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest and our community!

09/11/2026

Fireworks Friday at Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest!

There’s nothing like that moment when the whole community gathers, looks up, and the sky lights up over Waterford. It’s one of the most unforgettable parts of Pumpkinfest weekend.

Who’s coming out for Fireworks Friday this year?

09/11/2026

PLATINUM SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – ROBERT SIMON CONSTRUCTION LTD.

A huge THANK YOU to Robert Simon Construction Ltd. for their generous support of Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest as a Platinum Sponsor!

Robert Simon Construction has been part of our area for more than 70 years, providing heavy civil construction services throughout Southwestern Ontario.

This family-owned company provides services including site servicing, site grading, water and sewer main installation, earthmoving, culverts and drainage, mobile crushing and screening, shoreline erosion control, demolition and more.

Beyond the work they do every day, Robert Simon Construction continues to show what it means to support the community where you live and work.

We are incredibly grateful for their investment in Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest and for helping us continue to bring our community together year after year.

Robert Simon Construction Ltd.
20 Concession 6, Waterford
Phone: 519-443-4113
Email: [[email protected]]

Learn more:
https://www.rsconst.ca/

Thank you to the entire Robert Simon Construction team for your continued support of our community!

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

Now Accepting Sponsors! 🎃

Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest has always been about bringing our community together, and we couldn’t do it without the incredible support of our local businesses, organizations and community partners.

We are now accepting sponsors for this year’s festival!

Sponsorship helps us continue the traditions that make Pumpkinfest so special — bringing families, friends and neighbours together for a weekend that celebrates Waterford and everything we love about our community.

Whether you’ve supported Pumpkinfest for years or are thinking about getting involved for the first time, we would love to have you be part of it.

A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available, with options for businesses and organizations of all sizes.

All sponsorship levels and details can be found at www.pumpkinfest.com.

Thank you for helping us continue to make Pumpkinfest a weekend our community can be proud of. 🎃

09/08/2026

Congratulations to Stephen Owens of Waterford — the winner of our first Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest Lottery Early Bird Draw! Stephen has won $200!

Thank you to everyone who has purchased a ticket and supported Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest!

Our next Early Bird Draw is October 6 for $300, and remember — your ticket goes right back into the draw, giving you another chance to win!

Then, on October 17 at Pumpkinfest, we’ll draw FOUR more winners LIVE on the Main Stage:

• $400
• $500
• $600
• $1,000 Grand Prize!

Your ticket stays in for every draw — so one $20 ticket gives you multiple chances to win!

Congratulations again, Stephen, and good luck to everyone in our next draw!

Thank you for supporting Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest and our community!