Pumpkimania 2024: All You Need To Know
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Experience a fall wonderland at Pumpkimania for the entire family. Admire the colorful sculptures crafted from East Flanders pumpkins. Plus, be sure to catch the special weekend events at Grand-Bigard Castle Park.
When: 19.09-03.11.2024
Pumpkimania Video
Here’s a short video to get an idea of what it was like in the past!
Pumpkin Dinosaurs
There are many pumpkins arranged with a dinosaur theme. You’ll see dinosaur figures crafted from pumpkins, like the T-Rex, Triceratops, and Diplodocus. It’s a cool expo with lots of activities for families on the weekend!
Buy All Things Pumpkin
You can also buy pumpkins, of course, at Pumpkimania.
Check out the tent that offers everything pumpkin-related, from teas to jams.
Weekend Activities Line-up
There are many activities happening every weekend.
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Tip
Be there on the weekend! On both Saturday and Sunday, there will be activities such as the Pumpkin-Boat-Regatta, Weigh-Off, Carving, and Pumpkin Slaughtery.
Practical Stuff
Tickets
- Buy tickets here
- Adults (18 years and older): 12 EUR
- Children (6 years and up): 6 EUR
- Children (younger than 6 years old): free entrance
- Season Pass (15 years and older): 25 EUR
- Season Pass (4 years and up): 15 EUR
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Dates
- 19 Sept till 3 Nov 2024 – From 10:00 to 18:00
- Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, except for 28 Oct to 3 Nov 2024.
Location
Grand-Bigard Castle Park (close to Brussels)
Address: Isidoor Van Beverenstraat 5, 1702 Groot-Bijgaarden
Parking
The car park is available in the field and across the entrance bridge of the castle.
Nearby
Laerbeek
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Check the map for more ideas and kid-friendly restaurants nearby!
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