Join the Saratoga County community for a day of family-friendly fun celebrating agriculture
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will present the 2024 Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest on Saturday, Sept. 28 in downtown Saratoga Springs. 
This free and fun-for-all-ages event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center parking garage.  
Over the past several years, this family-friendly festival has become a Saratoga County staple, celebrating the kickoff to the fall season as well as the local and regional agricultural community.
Attendees will have the opportunity to marvel at giant pumpkins - some over 1,000 pounds - and watch the official weigh-off, which begins at 11 a.m. Growers from all over New York state and the Northeast bring the biggest pumpkins from their harvest and compete for the coveted title of “Heaviest Pumpkin of Year,” along with additional categories and prizes.
The festival will include fall favorite activities and live music as well as food and beverage vendors on site, and is conveniently located near the Saratoga Farmers’ Market at High Rock Park. All who attend Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest are encouraged to explore the downtown district’s many local shops and restaurants during their visit too. 
“We are delighted to once again host this unique and beloved event in downtown Saratoga Springs. It’s a fantastic start to the fall season, when there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy agriculture throughout Saratoga County,” said Todd Shimkus, president of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. “The sheer size and weight of the giant pumpkins are truly impressive and can only be fully appreciated in person. We look forward to welcoming both returning guests and newcomers who are eager to experience the excitement firsthand.” 
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the Adirondack Trust Company, the Saratoga Springs City Center, the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth, Sunnyside Gardens, Stewart’s Shops, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market and WNYT for supporting this community event.
For information about sponsorships or vendor space, please email Andrea Mulholland at amulholland@saratoga.org. 
More information about Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest is available online at https://www.saratoga.org/live/giant-pumpkin-fest/.
About the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce: Since 1918, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has been opening doors and closing deals for businesses throughout the Saratoga County community. Guided by a strong and sustainable vision, the Chamber leads the way in maintaining and strengthening a healthy business climate, initiating constructive community action, and creating a community where all can thrive.