Local families are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and have some fun at the annual Downtown Washougal Pumpkin Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 28, 2017, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at Reflection Plaza, 1703 Main Street.
More than 300 pumpkins will be harvested from the City garden plot behind City Hall for the event, and an additional 800-900 pumpkins will be purchased, to be handed out free, one per child, while supplies last.
The event is completely free and will also feature carnival games run by student volunteers, balloon animal makers, a selfie station, popcorn, apples and more.
“It is so fun to see all the kids and parents in downtown,” said Heena, DWA president. “After they enjoy the activities at Reflection Plaza, many stay to explore downtown Washougal.” Many merchants will have candy on hand so the kids can get a jump start on their holiday trick or treating with the popular “Halloween Hunt.”
“The Pumpkin Harvest Festival is a culmination of the work of many in the community,” said Rose Jewell, event organizer and City of Washougal Assistant to the Mayor and City Administrator. “Second-grade students from Gause Elementary planted the pumpkin seeds last spring during a field trip to City Hall and the seeds were donated by Washougal True Value. Representatives from the Washougal Library, City of Washougal, Unite Washougal, Downtown Washougal Association, Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance and Washougal Round Table each cared for a portion of the patch to ensure a bountiful harvest of pumpkins for the event. DWA volunteers and City staff have worked together on planning.”
The event has moved from its previous Wednesday afternoon to Saturday in hopes this will be a more convenient time for families. The event will take place rain or shine.
