Das Best Pumpkin Fest - Baltimore - Das Best Oktoberfest

DAS BEST PUMPKIN FEST & FALL CARNIVAL
Saturday, October 10, 2026
11:00AM – 5:00PM

MARYLAND STATE FAIRGROUNDS INFIELD

FEATURING
THE $1000 PUMPKIN DROP!

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

$1000 Pumpkin Drop Entry

$10⁰⁰For 3 Entry Balls

Two Pumpkin Drops! 1:00pm & 4:00pm
Each Ball is a 1 in 500 Chance to Win!

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

Carnival Ride Add-On

$20⁰⁰4 Ride Tickets

Set of 4 Advance Carnival Ride Tickets
Each Ticket is Valid for One Individual Ride on Any One of 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 at 1pm and at 4pm! We’re Dropping a GIANT 700 pound pumpkin from 100 feet in the air to watch it EXPLODE. Plus someone will win $500, $300, and $200 for having the winning pumpkin seed ball.
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!!
Rock Wall and Ax-Throwing!
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!

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FAQs & MORE

What should I expect?

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!

Where is Das Best Pumpkin Fest?

Das Best Pumpkin Fest will be held at:

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

adjacent to the Track & Grandstand.

Where do I park?

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!

How does the Pumpkin Drop Work?

$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! Get in on the action…patrons can buy a Pumpkin Seed-Ball that will be placed inside the behemoth. When the pumpkin smashes…the ball that is FURTHEST from the bulls eye will WIN $500. 2nd Place $300 and 3rd Place $200. Each Seed-Ball has a one in 500 (or better) chance of winning the
prize. Balls can be purchased in advance online (HERE) or on-site until it sells out. There are two different Chances. Seed-Balls are sold 3 for $10 in advance and $5 on-site.
All proceeds of the Pumpkin Smash Goes To The 4H-FFA Livestock Fund.

What Carnival Rides are there?

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

How do I get Ride Tickets?

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.