2023 Fall Season
September 23 - October 29, 2o23
Rain or Shine
Step right up, folks...
Get'cha tickets here!
RIDESHARING ENCOURAGED
419 Founders Park Road, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620
2023 Fall Season
Sept 23rd - Oct 29th
Rain or Shine
Step right up, folks...
Get'cha tickets here!
RIDESHARING ENCOURAGED
419 Founders Park Road, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620
THE FESTIVAL
The Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival is held at the Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead, a Texas State Historical Landmark, which is also included on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally settled in 1854, the farmstead is nestled on five beautifully shaded, oak-filled acres, making it the perfect setting for a fall celebration.
Bring out the family and experience 6 uniquely-themed weekends of unlimited fun with over 50 fall-inspired games, activities, and attractions. Enjoy live music presented by iHeart's KASE 101 and Anne Hudson, a courtyard marketplace featuring family-friendly products, and an incredible selection of seasonal foods and beverages for children and adults alike. You'll also find an abundance of photo opportunities throughout our pumpkin patch, so don’t forget your cameras.
GAMES
Barnyard Volley
Buckaroo Bullseye
Country Corn Hole
Dueling Outlaws
Farmstead Football
Hen House Scramble
Hillbilly Horseshoes
Kids Axe Throwing
Patch Pong
Pioneer Bowling
Potato Sack Races
The Rooster Run
ACTIVITIES
3D Impression Art
Barrel Rides ($6)
Bouncy Bull Riding
Chalk Graffiti
Crazy Corn Pit
Giant Legos
LED Seesaws
Lil' Monster Maze
Mount Haymore
Pumpkin Painting ($10)
Ropin' Cowboy
Sound Garden
Spin Art ($10)
Tie-Dye Interactive ($10+)
ATTRACTIONS
Balloon Art ($5+)
Camel Rides ($10)
Caricature Art ($15+)
Courtyard Marketplace
Dee Jay Bones
Exotic Petting Zoo ($3+)
Face Painting ($5+)
Henna Art ($5+)
Littles Pickin' Patch
Live Music
Lost Souls Cemetery
Parakeet Encounter ($3)
Photo Ops
Pony Rides ($7)
Pumpkin Patch
Swing Village
The Piglet Pen
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Afuga Coffee
Aguas Frescas
Cilantro Tacos
Connor’s Creamery
Downtown Burgers
El Mariachi Tacos
Fitzhugh Brewing
Grilled Street Corn
I Panini Sandwiches
Italian Gelato
Kids Food Truck
K.O. BBQ
Momo's Funnel Cakes
Pecos Pete’s Teas
Pop It Like It's Hot
Smoked Turkey Legs
Solaro Estate Winery
Wetzel’s Pretzels
Weekend 1
SCARECROW DISCO
(September 23 & 24)
Fall Celebration Kickoff
DJ Henry Invisible
Foam Dance Party
KASE 101 & Anne Hudson
Live Country Music
Promotional Giveaways
Season Pass Giveaways
Museum Reopening
Autumnal Equinox
Attendees are encouraged to wear scarecrow costumes for a chance to win season passes.
Weekend 2
BUTTERFLY JUBILEE
(September 30 & October 1)
Live Butterfly Releases
(Sat & Sun | 1pm & 4pm)
Butterfly Costume Show
Butterfly Merchandise
Butterfly Pea Lemonade
Butterfly Henna Art
Butterfly Face Painting
Butterfly Balloon Art
Educational Interactive
Milkweed Seed Packets
National Love People Day
National Ghost Hunting Day
International Music Day
WEAR BUTTERFLY COSTUMES
Free milkweed seed packets while supplies last.
Weekend 3
INDIGENOUS TRADITIONS
(October 7 & 8)
Kalpulli Ayolopaktzin
(Saturday 1pm & 4pm)
Ceremonial Aztec Dancing
(Maize, Tacos & Merchandise)
American Indian
Powwow Exhibition
(Sunday 1pm & 4pm)
Ceremonial Song & Dance
(Frye Bread & Merchandise)
Weekend 4
PIONEER PALOOZA
(October 14 & 15)
Texas Trick Riders
(Sat & Sun | 1pm & 4pm)
Annie Oakley Sharp Shooting
Bullwhip Cracking
Follies Shootout
Hollywood Horse Show
Striker the Pony
Trick Ropin’
Authentic Texas BBQ
Smoked Turkey Legs
National Costume Swap Day
Attendees are encouraged to don their best Western attire.
Annular Solar Eclipse
“The Ring of Fire”
(Oct 14th | 10:24am-1:32pm)
Free solar eclipse viewing glasses while supplies last.
Weekend 5
BUBBLE EXTRAVAGANZA
(October 21 & 22)
Texas Bubblers
Bubble Shows
Bubble Interactives
Bubble Machines
Roaming Performers
Foam Dance Party
National Sweetest Day
Attendees are encouraged to bring bubble makers.
Weekend 6
PUMPKIN JAMBOREE
(October 28 & 29)
"Goat Couture"
(Baby Goat Fashion Show)
Pumpkin Painting
Golden Pumpkins
The Great Pumpkin
Trick-or-treating
New Hunter’s Full Moon
National Trick or Treat Day
Attendees are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes.
Final Celebration at the Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead
(Sunday, Oct 29, 2023)
BENEFITING
A Portion of the Proceeds Benefit the Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead. Please Consider Making a Donation Today.
Event Location
419 Founders Park Road
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
We are located near downtown Dripping Springs in the heart of Founders Memorial Park.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Saturdays & Sundays
10AM - 7PM
EVENT SPECIALS
Event Parking Free
(Ridesharing Encouraged)
Babies (0-3) Free
Seniors (65+) Free
ADMISSION COST
$15.00 Per Person
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PLEASE READ
Children Must Be Supervised At All Times. Minors Must Be Accompanied By An Adult.
TITLE SPONSORS
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ADA-Friendly Property
ADA Restrooms
Cash, Cards, Apple Pay
Costumes Are Cool
Enclosed Property
Mother's Room
Onsite ATM
Onsite Garden Carts
Picnicking Encouraged
Rain or Shine
Ridesharing Encouraged
Wheelchair Friendly
PLEASE READ
The Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival is located on a historical farmstead and is an agritourism entity. While we make every attempt to ensure the safety of our attendees, hazards may exist on the property. Closed toe shoes are recommended.
Permitted
Acoustic Guitars, Aggies (on a case-by-case basis), Armadillos, Baby Goats, Beach Blankets, Bevo, Black Sheep, Bongo Drums, BoomBoom Inhalers, Breath Mints, Bubble Makers, Butterfly Wings, Cameras, Celebrity Lookalikes, Chuck Norris, Cool Sunglasses, Costumes, Cotton Candy, Cougars, Cowboy Hats, Cowgirls, Crystals, Dad Jokes, Dancing Shoes, Deodorant, Disco Balls, Elvira, Empaths, Fanny Packs, Fashionistas, Floaties, Fun, Glow Sticks, Good Times, Headbands, Inflatable Sofas, Kangol Hats, Koozies, Lassos, Lawn Chairs, Magic Tricks, Matthew McConaughey, Parasols, Personalized Socks, Pickles, Picnic Baskets, Positive Vibes, Radio Flyers, Red Bandanas, Refillable Bottles, Rodeo Buckles, Rolling Carts, Running Wild, Sasquatches, Selfie Queens, Shenanigans, Shopping Bags, Small Coolers, Spurs, Stilt Walkers, Strollers, Sunscreen, Tacos, Tang, Teepees, Texas Flag Shorts, Thick Skin, Tums, Unicorns, Water Blasters, Wet Wipes, Willie Nelson, and Yodeling.
Not Permitted
Air Horns, Alcohol, Bad Attitudes, Barbed Wire, Barbeque Pits, Blow Torches, Bobcats, Boy Bands, Black Licorice, Bullhorns, Bullies, Cap Guns, Catapults, Chupacabras, Cigarettes, Cigars, Complainers, Confetti, Cornhuskers, Covid, Crybabies, Disposables, Dogs, Drones, Drugs, Durian, Emotional Support Animals, Firearms, Fireworks, Fire Ants, Glass, Glitter, Hot Air Balloons, Karens, Kites, Lasers, Littering, Means Girls, Nickelback, Ninja Stars, Personal Pets, Politicians, Poppers, Publicly Displayed Profanities, Pumpkin Launchers, Pyrotechnics, Razorbacks, Real Zombies, Refunds, Rocket Launchers, Rodeo Bulls, Rude People, Scary Clowns, Silly String, Slime, Sleeping Bags, Snuff, Sooners, Speakers, Tables, Tarps, Tasmanian Devils, Tents, Thieves, Thin Skinned, Ticket Exchanges, Vegemite, Video Games, or Weapons.
A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE ONLINE REVIEWS
"By far the best pumpkin patch and festival we have been to! There are so many activities...!"
- Vanessa R. 10/2/2022
"This is truly an amazing pumpkin patch...! It’s geared towards families but also has elements that adults will absolutely love! The price is so affordable, even for a bigger family...plenty of activities included in the entrance price!"
- Rachael G. 10/11/2022
"We enjoyed our day at the Pumpkin Festival...it's nice and spread out and there are shady areas to escape the heat...plenty of photo opportunities. We also enjoyed relaxing with some beverages and listened to live music while the kids played."
- Alyssa R. 09/25/2022