The start of a fun new community tradition
Richland Center held their first Annual Pumpkinfest festival October 25-29, 2023 and it was a wonderful success! A conglomerate committee of local leaders came together at the leading of WP Dental employee, Suzanne Anderson, to create this fun new fall tradition celebrating local creativity along with multiple family-friendly activities throughout the community. Pumpkinfest will be held each year the last full weekend of October, mark your calendars for next year, October 23-27, 2024!
Congratulations to each of the Pumpkinfest Winners
Pick of the Patch winner - Amelia Burkheimer
Chamber Pick - Landon Prochaska
5 years and Under Winner of a new bike - Elliana Bloss
Downtown Window Decoration Winner - Jay J. Walsh Jewlers
A full list of winners can be found on the Greater Richland Area Chamber website Pumpkinfest page.
Thank you to all those who made this first year a success!
Sponsorship
Pick of the Patch $100 Gift Card
Deb Prochaska and staff - Hand out donated pumpkins
Dr. Katie Zang, Dr. Thomas Chittwood, and staff - Assist with pumpkin drop off
Downtown Decorating Crew - set up fall decorations throughout the downtown area
Tom Burkhamer and crew
Nancy and Dave Kropp
Ed and Trinda Wells
Mike Shepard
Bill and Amy Bindl
Marvin Bannister
Scott Gald and crew, RC Utilities for hanging Pumpkinfest banners
Mayor Todd Coppernol
Ashley Oliphant, City Administrator
Candace Pesch, County Administrator
Richland County Crew - Set up fences
Symons Center - Donated pool passes to each Pumpkinfest winner
Tracy Gobin - Assist with pumpkin drop off and judging
Franky Brown, Main Street Hobby & Bike - Donated bike for 5 years and under winner
Derek Kalish - Donated Ribbons
Jamie Rodgers, Chicken Ridge Farm - Donated pumpkins
Sue and Andy Hoffer - Donated pumpkins
Woodland Valley Farm - Donated pumpkins
Kiwanis Club - Donated and handed out donuts, apples, and hot chocolate at Pumpkin Drop Off
Christy’s Sunny Side Bakery - Donated cupcakes for Pumpkin Drop Off
Richland Center Walmart - Donated hot dogs and hot dog buns
Robin Cosgrove - Made hotdogs for Pumpkin Drop Off
Tony and Holly Johnson, Center Cinema
Phil Nee, WRCO Radio
Brent Parker, Richland Fire Department - Hosted Pumpkin Pick Up
Randy Olson Trucking - Pumpkin clean up and composting
Val Balentyne - Pumpkinfest logo design
Greater Richland Area Chamber of Commerce
Amanda Keller, Chamber Assistant - promotional material and communications
Pumpkinfest Committee
Suzanne Anderson, WP Dental
Katie Bedward, Edward Jones Financial
Mick Cosgrove, Capital Wealth Advisory Group
Sheila Troxel, Wallace Cooper & Elliott Insurance Agency
Mary Cooper, St. Mary’s School
Kelly Groves, Essential Wellness
Brent Parker, Richland Fire Department
Tracy Gobin, Symons Center
Tony and Holly Johnson, Center Cinema
Derek Kalish, AD German Warehouse
We are looking forward to next year, we hope you are too
October 23-27, 2024
Look for information in April 2024 on the upcoming years theme, local students will be given the opportunity to submit theme ideas for the committee to choose. Local organizations can submit Pumpkinfest Events at any time by emailing richlandcenterpumpkinfest@gmail.com
Follow the Richland Center Pumpkinfest Facebook page for updates and future events
Plan your next Pumpkinfest design, follow the Greater Richland Area Chamber Pinterest Pumpkinfest Ideas Board to get some inspiration
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