Waterford Pumpkinfest

06/26/2026

Spookhouse at Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest!

If you love a good scare, this is one of the most iconic Pumpkinfest traditions. It’s spooky, it’s fun, and it’s the kind of thing people talk about for years.

Who’s brave enough to go through the Spookhouse this year?

06/21/2026

17 different Lions Clubs banded together to raise a whopping $440,000 for the in-development Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice. The effort began after the Jarvis Lions Club and Waterford Lions Club looked at how Lions Club International Foundation’s matching grant program could increase support.

For the full story, visit our website (haldimandpress . com - no spaces).

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest!

Wishing a wonderful day to all the dads, stepdads, grandpas, and father figures in our community. Thank you for everything you do — your love, support, and hard work make a difference every day.

Hope your day is filled with family time, good food, and a little well-deserved relaxation.

Happy Father’s Day!

06/20/2026

Pumpkinfest Lottery Tickets Are Here!

The countdown to Pumpkinfest is on, and our lottery ticket sales kick off at Foodland in Waterford on Saturday, June 27 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• Tickets are $20 each
• Only 750 tickets available
• Cash only

There are two Early Bird Draws:
• September 8 – $200
• October 6 – $300

Early Bird winners will have their tickets returned to the drum and will remain eligible for all final draws.

Final draws will take place at Pumpkinfest on October 17 at 6:00 PM at the Main Stage:

• $400
• $500
• $600
• $1,000

We will also be selling tickets for our first-ever Party in the Pavilion on August 1 at the Waterford Legion Pavilion.

Doors open at 6:30 PM, with Urban Cowboy leading line dancing from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, followed by DJ Black Creek Music from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Tickets are $30 each and can also be purchased by emailing [email protected].

All proceeds from both events help support the activities and events that make Pumpkinfest such a special weekend for our community.

Thank you for your support, and good luck. We hope to see you on June 27!

06/12/2026

Or maybe your favourite part of Waterford Lions Pumpkinfest is the midway!

The lights, the rides, the games, the prizes, the smell of mini donuts in the air — it’s pure Pumpkinfest magic and a tradition for so many families.

Whether you’re there for the big rides, the kid-friendly ones, or just walking through with a treat in your hand, the midway is always a highlight of the weekend.

What’s your favourite midway ride or game?

06/04/2026

Throwback to 2002! 🎃

This one was extra special — Pumpkinfest’s 20th Anniversary!

A huge milestone for a festival built on community spirit, local pride, and the Waterford Lions rolling up their sleeves year after year to make it happen.

Do you remember Pumpkinfest in 2002?
We’d love to hear your memories — or see your throwback photos! 🎃💛

05/31/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO!

*OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT*

Our Waterford Lions Annual Steak BBQ Fundraiser is coming up fast — and you don’t want to miss this one!

📅 Saturday, June 6th
📍 Waterford Legion
🎶 Live Music by The Doppelgängers

Great food, great music, and a great cause — all in one night.

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05/31/2026

🎃🧡 Waterford Pumpkinfest Classic Hoodies Are Back! 🧡🎃

Our popular Waterford Pumpkinfest Classic Hoodies will be available for purchase at the upcoming Waterford Lions Steak BBQ!

Available in four great colours:
🧡 Vintage Orange
🤎 Vintage Caramel
🖤 Vintage Black
💙 Stone Blue

👕 Adult Sizes: Small – 3XL
💲 $55 each

The Steak BBQ is officially SOLD OUT (thank you for the amazing support!), but if you’d still like to purchase a hoodie, send us a message and we’ll make that happen!

These hoodies are perfect for cool evenings, Pumpkinfest weekend, and showing your Waterford community pride all year long.

THESE ARE ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE UPCOMING STEAK BBQ

05/31/2026