GRAHAMSVILLE - The 36th Annual Giant Pumpkin Party will be held on Saturday, October 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fairgrounds in Grahamsville. This traditional fall festival has always focused on the children and their love for reading books!

It’s a family day out in the country with something for everyone – from the costume parade to pony rides, giant pumpkin growing contest, craft fair, hay rides, hay maze, a Book Sale, live music, delicious food and other amusements! And of course- there will be pumpkins and gourds available for purchase! The children’s costume parade and contest (open to children of all ages) starts the day’s activities on stage at the Fairground with registration at 9 a.m.

The Tri-Valley School Band, under the direction of Matthew Weyant, will follow the Costume contest at 11:30 a.m. The Giant Pumpkin Party is thrilled to welcome the Manaklin Brothers, a country band with a rock twist to the entertainment lineup. The Manaklin Brothers play country, new and old, along with music from the 50’s and 60’s and Rock and Roll. They are sure to please everyone.

Visitors to the Giant Pumpkin Party will also enjoy children’s games, craft activities, handmade crafts, and a raffle featuring more than forty prizes. In addition to these activities, Giant Pumpkin partiers may participate in the many scheduled contests: Giant Pumpkin Growing Contest (adult and children’s categories), Pumpkin Decorating Contest, and Hay Bale Throw Contest. Please refer to the booklet or our website (danielpiercelibrary.org) for more information on contests and rules.

Every library benefit needs a book sale and the Giant Pumpkin Party is no exception. A collection of gently used books, the best of the best donated to the library over the course of the year, will be featured in the Giant Pumpkin Party Better Book Sale. Find a book and take a refreshment break in between the fun with sumptuous treats of homemade donuts, strawberry shortcakes, chili, hot dogs, hamburgers, hot apple cider and drinks available for purchase.

Remember, the event is held rain or shine! And admission and parking are free! Funds raised will be used to benefit the Daniel Pierce Library Children’s Program and to purchase needed books for all age groups.

For entry forms, contest rules, a schedule of the day’s events, or additional information, please call the Daniel Pierce Library at (845) 985-7233 or visit the Giant Pumpkin Party page on the library website www.danielpiercelibrary.org.