PUMPKIN FEST WILL CARVE OUT LOTS OF FUN

The first annual Orting Pumpkin Fest is October 13 and 14 in Orting City Park. The hours are 10:00 to 7:00 Saturday and 10:00 to 6:00 Sunday.

PUMPKIN FOOD:
The Pumpkin Fest is primarily a food festival featuring items on the menu with pumpkin as a main ingredient. A few examples are: pumpkin sloppy Joe burgers and chili dogs, pumpkin milkshakes, pumpkin pie, brownies and cider, pumpkin spice cotton candy, pumpkin fudge, pumpkin smoothies, caramel apples, elephant ears with pumpkin butter, pumpkin pizza, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin cheese cake, cream cheese pumpkin rolls, kettle korn, and more. Other good food will also be available too. It’s not all going to pumpkin flavored.

ENTERTAINMENT:
Along with the great food will be a lot of wonderful free entertainment. Performances range from a juggling shows roaming around the parks to headliner acts on the gazebo stage, in the Multi-purpose center, and from a covered wagon stage to be located in the North Park next to the new farmers market building.

Activities:
The kids will enjoy playing fun pumpkin games organized and presented by the Jason Smith Insurance Agency. Pumpkin Fest also features hayrides, a beer garden at Eagles Lodge, and a carving demonstration and exhibit. You can also shop at art/craft booths too.

CAR SHOW:
North Park will be home to a large gathering of special interest vehicles.

CARVED PUMPKIN CONTEST, PUMPKIN GLOW and PUMPKIN PYRAMID:
Carve a jack-o-lantern at home and bring to the gazebo Saturday by 1:00 to enter the carved pumpkin contest. Entries will be lit up Saturday night at the Pumpkin Glow, and winners will be announced. A big pumpkin pyramid and an agriculture display will be focal points in the North Park.

LITTLE PUMPKIN PALS PARADE ENTRIES WANTED

FIRST, SECOND & THIRD GRADE KIDS SOUGHT FOR PUMPKIN FEST PARADE

First, second and third grade kids are invited to enter the Little Pumpkin Pals Parade and march along the Foothills Trail. The event is intended to be a casual and fun way to involve young children and their families in the festive spirit of the Pumpkin Fest. Kids are encouraged to wear festive costumes or attire that celebrates the pumpkin. It’s easy to participate. The organizers just want kids to come and have fun! It’s the most important parade rule.

The Parade Route: The parade will begin at Route 66 Pizza (201 Washington Ave.) and proceed on the Foothill Trail the full length of Orting City Park to a grand conclusion and introductions at the gazebo.

Assembly Time is 9:30 a.m., October 13, 2007. The registration table will be at the beginning of the parade route, in front of Route 66 Pizza, located at 201 Washington Ave. N, in Orting, on SR 162. Participants must register to be eligible for prizes. For judging, entry numbers will be assigned to each child and it must be displayed on clothing so it can be seen while the child is participating in the parade.

Costumes: Participants should try to wear something that is representative of the pumpkin theme.

Parade Rules: An adult must accompany each parade participant at all times and assist them on and off the Gazebo Stage. Adults need not be in costume, but it would be nice.

Judging: An independent team of judges will select the entries they feel are most representative of the spirit of the Orting Pumpkin Fest. They will be looking to see who is having the most fun and can make people in the audience smile, clap or cheer - just by waving at them! The judges will be looking for kids who could even make a pumpkin smile. Winners will be announced immediately after the parade and prizes will be awarded.

Options: Participants may ride decorated bikes and tricycles or ride in a decorated wheelbarrow or wagon pulled by the parent or guardian. Judging will be based on costumes/clothing, not on the mode of transportation. Pets or animals of any kind will not be allowed in the parade.

DON’T MISS THE ORTING PUMPKIN FEST. VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED. CALL (253) 682-1446 or email Doug@ImpressionProductions.com for more information.



		PUMPKIN FEST WILL CARVE OUT LOTS OF FUN The first annual Orting Pumpkin Fest is October 13 and 14 in Orting City Park. The hours are 10:00 to 7:00 Saturday and 10:00 to 6:00 Sunday. PUMPKIN FOOD: The Pumpkin Fest is primarily a food festival featuring items on the menu with pumpkin as a main ingredient. A few examples are: pumpkin sloppy Joe burgers and chili dogs, pumpkin milkshakes, pumpkin pie, brownies and cider, pumpkin spice cotton candy, pumpkin fudge, pumpkin smoothies, caramel apples, elephant ears with pumpkin butter, pumpkin pizza, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin cheese cake, cream cheese pumpkin rolls, kettle korn, and more. Other good food will also be available too. It’s not all going to pumpkin flavored. ENTERTAINMENT: Along with the great food will be a lot of wonderful free entertainment. Performances range from a juggling shows roaming around the parks to headliner acts on the gazebo stage, in the Multi-purpose center, and from a covered wagon stage to be located in the North Park next to the new farmers market building. Activities: The kids will enjoy playing fun pumpkin games organized and presented by the Jason Smith Insurance Agency. Pumpkin Fest also features hayrides, a beer garden at Eagles Lodge, and a carving demonstration and exhibit. You can also shop at art/craft booths too. CAR SHOW: North Park will be home to a large gathering of special interest vehicles. CARVED PUMPKIN CONTEST, PUMPKIN GLOW and PUMPKIN PYRAMID: Carve a jack-o-lantern at home and bring to the gazebo Saturday by 1:00 to enter the carved pumpkin contest. Entries will be lit up Saturday night at the Pumpkin Glow, and winners will be announced. A big pumpkin pyramid and an agriculture display will be focal points in the North Park. LITTLE PUMPKIN PALS PARADE ENTRIES WANTED FIRST, SECOND & THIRD GRADE KIDS SOUGHT FOR PUMPKIN FEST PARADE First, second and third grade kids are invited to enter the Little Pumpkin Pals Parade and march along the Foothills Trail. The event is intended to be a casual and fun way to involve young children and their families in the festive spirit of the Pumpkin Fest. Kids are encouraged to wear festive costumes or attire that celebrates the pumpkin. It’s easy to participate. The organizers just want kids to come and have fun! It’s the most important parade rule. The Parade Route: The parade will begin at Route 66 Pizza (201 Washington Ave.) and proceed on the Foothill Trail the full length of Orting City Park to a grand conclusion and introductions at the gazebo. Assembly Time is 9:30 a.m., October 13, 2007. The registration table will be at the beginning of the parade route, in front of Route 66 Pizza, located at 201 Washington Ave. N, in Orting, on SR 162. Participants must register to be eligible for prizes. For judging, entry numbers will be assigned to each child and it must be displayed on clothing so it can be seen while the child is participating in the parade. Costumes: Participants should try to wear something that is representative of the pumpkin theme. Parade Rules: An adult must accompany each parade participant at all times and assist them on and off the Gazebo Stage. Adults need not be in costume, but it would be nice. Judging: An independent team of judges will select the entries they feel are most representative of the spirit of the Orting Pumpkin Fest. They will be looking to see who is having the most fun and can make people in the audience smile, clap or cheer - just by waving at them! The judges will be looking for kids who could even make a pumpkin smile. Winners will be announced immediately after the parade and prizes will be awarded. Options: Participants may ride decorated bikes and tricycles or ride in a decorated wheelbarrow or wagon pulled by the parent or guardian. Judging will be based on costumes/clothing, not on the mode of transportation. Pets or animals of any kind will not be allowed in the parade. DON’T MISS THE ORTING PUMPKIN FEST. VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED. CALL (253) 682-1446 or email Doug@ImpressionProductions.com for more information.