Whether you're in Broome or Tioga County, there's a Pumpkin Smash event happening near you on Saturday, November 9, 2024!
What is a Pumpkin Smash?
A Pumpkin Smash is a unique event that aims to reduce waste by diverting pumpkins from landfills. After Halloween, bring your used jack-o-lanterns or whole pumpkins to the Pumpkin Smash and help smash them to pieces! These smashed pumpkins can then be composted or donated to local livestock.
Tioga County Pumpkin Smash
- When: Saturday, November 9th, 11AM - 2PM
- Where: Hilltop Community Farm, 343 Cass Hill Road, Candor, NY
- Hosted by: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tioga County, Tioga County Sustainability, Tioga County Farm Bureau, and Experience Tioga
- What to Expect at the Event
- Pumpkin smashing: Get your hands dirty and have fun smashing pumpkins!
- Games: Enjoy a variety of fun fall-themed games for the whole family.
- Light refreshments: Fuel up with delicious snacks and drinks.
- Important Information
- Please remove all candles and decorations from your pumpkins before you bring them.
- Bring your own bucket or container if you want to take home some smashed pumpkins for composting or whole pumpkins for livestock.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please do not bring your own smashing implements. They will be provided along with personal protective equipment (PPE).
- The event is rain or shine as it will be held indoors at the riding arena.
- If you'd like to donate a pumpkin for someone else to smash, drop-offs will be accepted between 10AM and 11AM on November 9th.
Broome County Pumpkin Smash
- When: Saturday, November 9th, 10AM - 1PM
- Where: Broome County Regional Farmers Market, 840 Front St, Binghamton, NY
- What to Expect at the Event
- Pumpkin smashing: Get your hands dirty and have fun smashing pumpkins!
- Farmers Market: The event will be held alongside the farmers market offering a variety of local products and delicious food options. Taste of NY will be open, serving up hot breakfast and drinks to fuel your day.
- Important Information
- Please remove all candles and decorations from your pumpkins before you bring them.
- Bring your own bucket or container if you want to take home some smashed pumpkins for composting or whole pumpkins for livestock.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please do not bring your own smashing implements. They will be provided along with personal protective equipment (PPE).
- The event is rain or shine.
- If you'd like to donate a pumpkin for someone else to smash, drop-offs will be accepted starting November 1st in the marked outdoor area to the right of the farmers market next to the compost bins.
Mark your calendars and join one of these fun and eco-friendly Pumpkin Smash events!
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