New Bremen Pumpkinfest & Artisan Showcase
Pumpkinfest features the Artisan Showcase, live bands, 5 craft breweries, and a cruise in plus pumpkin themed décor, food, and beer! Also check out the world record pumpkin pie pan
Event details
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New Bremen Pumpkinfest & Artisan Showcase
This year’s event will kick off at 4 PM on Friday, September 22nd with the “happy hour and a half” featuring drink specials. Friday evening will feature kid’s inflatables and entertainment from Kaitlyn Schmit and Another Round.
Saturday will begin with a pumpkin pancake breakfast at 7 AM, which will be served by the New Bremen Cub Scouts. Proceeds will benefit their organization.
The Great Pumpkin Bike Ride will begin at 8:30 AM on Saturday with distances of 20, 30, and 60 miles. Riders of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Entrants can register in advance online or at the event. Online registration can be done by going to www.newbremenpumpkinfest.com.
The Artisan Showcase will return on Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM. The Artisan Showcase will include social painting events and over 25 local vendors displaying their talents in a variety of mediums including chainsaw sculptures, photography, glass blowing, painting and more.
Saturday’s entertainment will provide a variety of country, rock, and pop music from performances like the local favorite band Nashville Crush (10 PM – 1AM), Josh Smedley (9 – 10 PM), and What She Said (5 – 9 PM). The committee is excited about the line-up because “there will be music from all genres which everyone can enjoy,” stated committee member Jay Riethman.
Youth entertainment and activities includes the annual kid’s pie eating contest, Touch A Truck, sidewalk chalk contest, kids inflatables, face painting and balloon animals. Play grounds and a splash pad are also next to Pumpkinfest at the Komminsk Legacy Park and Jay-cee’s Park.
A car and motorcycle cruise-in will take place in the parking lot near the Komminsk Legacy Park and 17 West on Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Games will include shuffle mug and a cornhole tournament.
This year will feature craft beer from local breweries including Moeller Brew Barn, Tailspin Brewing Company, Lake Rat Brewing, and Yellow Springs Brewery. Wine and domestic beers will also be available to compliment the great food selection including pumpkin brats and pumpkin pie.
For the full schedule of events, check out the website www.newbremenpumpkinfest.com and follow the event on Facebook.
If you are interested in helping your community, the committee is still looking for more committee members to help organize the event. Members usually only spend a few hours a month attending meetings and planning the event. This year’s President Tim Niekamp stated, “we will also need volunteers to help serve food and drinks at the event.” If you are interested in volunteering or making a tax-deductible sponsorship contribution, please message newbremenpumpkinfest@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page for more details.
We look forward to seeing you at this year’s event!
