Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival Returns Saturday October 8

The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm’s annual signature event, the Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival, is Saturday, October 8.

Daytime activities are from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and include food, pumpkin bowling, live entertainment, crafts, Yates Cider Mill cider & donuts, and more. Guests are invited to carve a pumpkin and place it on the stone walls surrounding the Museum property and return in the evening between 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. to see all the pumpkins lit up. Help beat the record of 1,011 pumpkins lighted at one time by attending this year.

Scarecrows made by local organizations will also be on display.

Admission fee for ages 2 and up is $5 for Museum Members and $10 for Non-Members and includes one pumpkin. The Museum provides stencils and carving tools, but guests are encouraged to bring their own carving tools from home. There is no pre-registration. Day of ticket sales only. A financial donation in any amount for the night lighting is requested to support the Rochester Area Neighborhood House.