The Desert Botanical Garden announces the 10th annual Great Pumpkin Festival scheduled for October 20 - 21, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and October 22 - 23, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

This fall visit the Garden, where children and adults alike can experience a festival that brings the true feeling of autumn to the desert. Take a hayride to the Garden’s very own pumpkin patch, where each day children ages 12 & under can pick their own free pumpkin. Children can enjoy face painting, the Amazing Bale Maze, balloon artistry, pumpkin decorating and carving demonstrations, and much more. There will be a baked goods market by Fabulous Food and a Fall Harvest Market, where visitors can purchase fresh produce such as unique pumpkins, gourds, and chili ristras.

Festival is included with paid Garden admission.
Members are free and must show member ID to be admitted.
All children under 3 are free.