The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
Spalding’s Pumpkin Festival is set to light up the town this weekend.
The celebrations involve the ‘Light Night’ event at Ayscoughfee Hall on Friday, October 7.
Tickets for that are now sold out but you can be added to the waiting list by emailing community@sholland.gov.uk
On Saturday visitors to Spalding town centre will be able to buy a wide selection of delicious food, crafts and gifts from various special stalls, alongside the usual Saturday market traders.
The games continue here amongst street entertainment, live performances and a scarecrow competition, with a ‘ride on pedal tractor corner’ as well.
There will also be a chance for children to meet Cinderella and see her beautiful carriage, before taking a family stroll down ‘Pumpkin Street’ with incredible professionally carved pumpkin sculptures decorating Bridge Street.
The South Holland Centre will also be joining the fun with lots of activities in the centre and a showing of the film Cinderella at 10am.
Make sure to visit Broad Street Methodist Church before 1pm to join in with their free craft session or relax at their coffee morning.
Coun Gary Taylor, portfolio holder for communities and facilities, said: “The Pumpkin Festival is always one of the highlights of the year in Spalding, and I can’t wait for this year’s event, with a fantastic range of activities and entertainment to get involved with over the two days.
“I’d like to encourage everyone to come along and get involved, and take part in this celebration of our local harvest and horticulture, whilst having fun together and supporting our local businesses and traders.”
There is a road closure in place for Spalding’s Sheep Market and Gore Lane on Saturday October 8 from 7am till 4.30pm.
