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Explore them all!

About the Fest

Each October, Kentville transforms into a magical pumpkin playground—with over 300 pumpkin people bringing this year’s Haunted Hollywood theme to life! From classic horror icons to cult film favourites, you’ll find creative, hand-crafted displays all across town.

This is your official guide to everything happening in Downtown Kentville—from photo ops & themed events to special promotions and can't-miss experiences during the Pumpkin People Festival!

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Pumpkin People Storybook Walk

Take a stroll through Downtown Kentville and enjoy the magic of the Pumpkin People children’s book—created and illustrated by Kentville’s own Sandra & Ron Lightburn.

 

Follow the Pumpkin People Festival Map to read the story page by page.

 

It’s a charming adventure for kids, families, and Pumpkin People lovers of all ages.

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START from WEST or EAST:

WEST

a) ABG Consignment

b) Kentville Fire Department

c) TACOcentric

d) Valley Bubble Tea

e) T.A.N. Coffee

EAST

a) ENVE on Main

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  1. Wholesum Refillery

  2. Simply For Life

  3. Blue 50

  4. Occasions Gifts and Decor

  5. Ametora Supply

  6. Harvest Wealth Management

  7. Mindful Therapies

  8. Hawthorn Clinic

  9. Skylit

  10. R D Chisholm

  11. Freedom Miniatures

  12. D.M. Reid Jewellers

  13. RBC

  14. Phinneys

  15. Light Touch Laser

  16. David’s Eyewear

  17. The Healing Station

  18. Tides Art Gallery

  19. Brad's Decor Centre

  20. Half Acre Cafe & Pizza

  21. Silver Horse Florist

  22. Black Cat Books

  23. Valley Stove & Cycle

  24. Maritime Travel

  25. Bridge Beauty Bar

  26. Bloom Box

  27. Open Secrets Independent Booksellers

  28. Wheelhouse Coffee Co

  29. Kentville After School Program

  30. Sugarhouse Ceramic Co

  31. Co-operators Full Circle

  32. New Scotland Candle Company

Follow the painted arrows through town to read the full story!

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Shop to WIN!

This October, treat yourself to something local—and get an extra gift!

 

When you spend $50 or more* at any participating Downtown Kentville business during the Pumpkin People Festival, you’ll receive an exclusive Downtown Kentville Limited Edition Collector’s Sticker—available only during the month of October.

 

Quantities are limited, so collect yours before they disappear!

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Participating Businesses:

  • Black Cat Books

  • Brad's Decor Centre

  • DM Reid Jewellers

  • ENVE on Main

  • Freedom Miniatures

  • Hawthorn Clinic

  • Headliners Studio

  • Light Touch Laser

  • Liv Fashion Boutique

  • Mindful Therapies

  • New Scotland Candle Company

  • Occasions Gifts and Decor

  • Open Secrets Independent Booksellers

  • Phinneys

  • Purelife Integrative Wellness

  • Silver Horse Florist

  • Simply For Life

  • Sugarhouse Ceramic Co.

  • TACOcentric

  • T.A.N. Coffee

  • Tides Art Gallery

  • Valley Stove & Cycle Ltd

  • Wheelhouse Coffee Co.

  • Wholesum Refillery

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Ready to Drool?

Get ready for Kentville’s most delicious fall tradition:

The Great Pumpkin Palate Pleaser—a month-long culinary celebration of all things pumpkin.

 

Local food & beverage makers are serving up special pumpkin-themed dishes and drinks all October long—and you get to

vote for your favourite!

Participating Businesses:

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Pumpkin Pie Latte

Wheelhouse Coffee Co.

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Latte made with Wheelhouse coffee and flavoured with pumpkin pie syrup.

$5.50

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Double Pumpkin Churros

Maritime Express Cider Co.

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Pumpkin churros tossed in a pumpkin spice sugar served with vanilla ice cream drizzled with cider caramel.

$11.00

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Spiced Pumpkin-rita

TACOcentric

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A unique blend of apple cider and ginger beer with a spiced pumpkin rim that brings all the autumn vibes. Pair it with your choice of Premium Tequila or Non-Alc Tequila.

$9.00

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'Pumpkin' Sushi Roll

Dayan Sushi

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Our Pumpkin Roll is made with fish eggs, cream cheese, and tempura shrimp. It's a special order available in October.

$10.99

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

T.A.N. Coffee

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​Mini pumpkin cheesecake with a cinnamon graham crust. Topped with housemade cookie crumble, toasted pecans and pumpkin spice drizzle.

$6.50

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Bites

Simply For Life

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If You Like All Things Pumpkin Chocolate Chip, You Will Love These Pumpkin Energy Bites. They Are The Perfect, Energizing Snack For Fall!

$1.99 each

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Pumpkin Chai Latte (tea)

Wheelhouse Coffee Co.

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Chai tea base with pumpkin syrup and topped with steamed milk. 

$5.50

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Pumpkin Salsa

TACOcentric

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Pumpkin like you've never had it before – paired with any of our fresh menu items. Build your own loaded taco, burrito, quesadilla, burrito or taco bowl, nachos – or enjoy it on the side with our GF house-made tortilla chips.

$0.00

Add it to any taco, burrito or bowl for free. Charge applied if ordered as an extra side.

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Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Wheelhouse Coffee Co.

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Pumpkin Cake with a  cream cheese frosting. 

$4.50

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Pumpkin Spice Latte

T.A.N. Coffee

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Double shot of espresso, top up with steamed milk & natural flavour pumpkin spice syrup. 

$5.85 - $7.50

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OCTOBER EVENTS

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