3rd Annual
2024 Yellow Springs Village Open House & Fall Festival
When
October 20 • 12–4pm
Rain or shine
Where
Historic Yellow Springs
Tickets
Free Admission
Historic Yellow Springs is thrilled to be partnering with the West Pikeland Township for the 3rd Annual Yellow Springs Village Open House & Fall Festival!
Celebrate the fall season and explore the haunted history of Yellow Springs! Enjoy an afternoon in the village with activities for all ages!
Activities Include:
• Yellow Springs Pumpkin Classic
• Live music for the Manatawny Creek Ramblers
• Village Tours
• Artist Demonstrations
• Pumpkin Painting
• Haunted History House
• Glow For Good Jack-O-Lantern Exhibition
• Treat Bag Decorating
• Village Wide Scavenger Hunt
Food & Beverages From:
• Fitzwater Station Food Truck
• Cedar Hollow Inn
• Flour & Oats
• Le Garage Winery
• Life’s Patina Mercantile & Café
Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors!
Haunted History Sponsors
Dr. Donald J. Rosato Charitable Foundation
Friend of the Village Sponsors
Mark Ashton & Amy DeShong
Community Pumpkin Sponsors
Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning
The Secret Ingredient Personal Chef Service, LLC
Fall Fun Sponsor
Calling All Creative Types with a NEED for SPEED!
Register now for the Yellow Springs Great Pumpkin Classic
Did you know that Steve McQueen once called our village home during the filming of The Blob?
Drawing inspiration from this intriguing piece of local history, the perfect hill and the right time of year, we are thrilled to present the inaugural Yellow Springs Great Pumpkin Classic! A fast and frightening race featuring decorated pumpkins on wheels racing down the hill in front of the Revolutionary War Hospital ruins!
Trophies will be given to the fastest, funniest, scariest and most creative pumpkin racers.
This friendly competition is limited to just 36 racers, so who will take home the title of this year’s champion? Whether you’re flying solo or teaming up with friends and family, unleash your creativity and compete for glory! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event—register now to participate!
Rules
• The race is open to single participants, families and teams. All ages. One pumpkin racer per registration
•There is no fee to enter but you must supply your own pumpkin.
• Pumpkins must weigh 12 lbs. or less, with a maximum width of 12 inches.
• Feel free to decorate your pumpkin in any way you like, as long as it’s suitable for a community event.
Pumpkin Race Details
• Participants will bring their fully decorated pumpkins to be fitted with axles and wheels in the “Pit Area” inside the ruins of the Revolutionary War Hospital between 12 – 1:45 pm on Sunday, October 20.
• Eight back-to-back single elimination races will kick off at 2 PM.
• The final race will begin 10 minutes after the first round concludes, followed by an awards ceremony.
Tips
• Position your pumpkin on its side for the best racer design.
• Do not hollow out your pumpkin.
• Props may be used in your design.
Join us for a day of creativity, community spirit, and unforgettable fun at the Yellow Springs Great Pumpkin Classic!