DAS BEST PUMPKIN FEST & FALL CARNIVAL
Saturday, October 9, 2027
11:00AM – 6:30PM

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MARYLAND STATE FAIRGROUNDS INFIELD

FEATURING
THE $1000 PUMPKIN DROP!

$10 Adult Admission + Kids 12 and Under are FREE!

Das Best Pumpkin Fest Adult Admission

$1000Plus Taxes & Fees
  • Ages 13 and Up
  • Includes Access to the Das Best Pumpkin Fest and All Live Entertainment

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Carnival Ride Add-On

$20004 Ride Tickets
  • Set of Advance Carnival Ride Tickets
  • Valid for Redemption on the Carnival Rides

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** PRICES WILL INCREASE ONSITE **

Bring the Whole Family to Celebrate the Fall!

  • Family Friendly! Kids 12 and Under are Free!

  • Pumpkins, Pumpkins, and more Pumpkins!!!

  • A $1000 Pumpkin Drop! We’re Dropping a GIANT 700 pound pumpkin from 100 feet in the air to watch it EXPLODE.

  • Food Trucks, Carnival Foods and Fun Vendors!

  • Huge Carnival with Ferris Wheel, Carousel, and other rides!

  • Take a Whack at Pumpkin Smashing!

  • Family Photo Ops!

  • Great Music From The Spooky DJ!

  • A Children’s Costume Contest & Pumpkin Pie Easting Contest!

  • Face Painting, Hay Maze, and a Petting Zoo!!

  • Adult Beverages For Purchase!

  • And a Pumpkin Patch! So you can pick out a favorite, buy it, and take it home.

  • FREE Parking!

  • And MORE!

FAQs & MORE

Das Best Pumpkin Fest is a fun, family friendly celebration of all things Fall! Be prepared for an outdoor event with food, games, music, rides, and more!

Das Best Pumpkin Fest will be held at:

Maryland State Fairgrounds Infield
2200 York Road,
Timonium, MD 21093

adjacent to the Track & Grandstand.

Free parking is available at the Fairgrounds via the York Road or Timonium Road gates.
Taking the Light Rail? Get off at the Timonium Fairgrounds stop and don’t worry about parking!

$1000 Pumpkin Drop! One at 1:00pm and one at 4:00pm – Two Pumpkins Will Be Dropped From a Crane at 100 feet – to meet their fate on the ground below. What a Sight! When the pumpkin smashes…the ball that is FURTHEST from the bulls eye will WIN!
All proceeds of the Pumpkin Smash Goes To The 4H-FFA Livestock Fund.

Fall Carnival Rides will include the Ferris Wheel, Classic Carousel, and The Big Slide!

Ride Tickets are needed for each individual rider and are not included in admission to Das Best Pumpkin Fest. A bundle of four (4) Ride Tickets can be purchased here, in advance, for $20.
Individual Ride Tickets will be available for purchase onsite at the event. Prices increase onsite.

Fall Themed Snack Vendors will be onsite, along with Maryland’s Favorite Food Trucks and Classic Carnival Snacks!

Das Best Pumpkin Fest is directly adjacent to Das Best Oktoberfest, and entry to Oktoberfest is not included in admission to Pumpkin Fest.
Tickets to Das Best Oktoberfest are available here.

Of course! You just need to get a hand stamp from our staff for Re-Entry before you leave the event.

Outside food and beverages are not permitted, with the exception of water bottles and infant formula.

For the safety and comfort of all guests and our furry friends, only service animals as recognized by the ADA are able to attend Das Best Pumpkin Fest.

Das Best Pumpkin Fest is Outdoors and Rain or Shine!
In the event of extreme or hazardous weather, an alternate event date will be communicated to guests via email and social media.

DIRECTIONS

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

Free parking is available at the Fairgrounds.
Taking the Light Rail? Get off at the Timonium Fairgrounds stop and don’t worry about parking!

WHERE TO STAY?

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS TIMONIUM
9615 Deereco Road
Timonium, MD 21093
410.560.1000

 

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