Pumpkinfest returns to the Tile Works in Doylestown. When to check it out

Damon C. Williams and Chris Ullery, Bucks County Courier Times
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Pumpkinfest 2023 is set to return to Doylestown this season after a year hiatus.

The two-day celebration will kick off on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. at the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works on East Swamp Road and run through 8 p.m.

A pumpkin-carving contest, judged by local celebrities, and performances by the School of Rock and Faux Friends fill out the bill on Saturday. The event brings out master carvers who compete with intricate designs and themes that are showcased throught the concrete Tile Works courtyard.

Pumpkin-carving artist Carolyn Gorham puts the finishing touches on her pumpkin, Audrey, inspired by “Little Shop of Horrors” during the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown.
Pumpkin-carving artist Carolyn Gorham puts the finishing touches on her pumpkin, Audrey, inspired by “Little Shop of Horrors” during the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown.
Anne O’Day prepares her carved pumpkin called “Would you like an apple?” for the Pumpkinfest event Saturday beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23.
Anne O’Day prepares her carved pumpkin called “Would you like an apple?” for the Pumpkinfest event Saturday beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23.

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The party starts up again at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29.

On Sunday, there will be a "Trunk or Treat" event, along with performances by Faux Friends.

A jack o'lantern viewing session will round out the festivities on Sunday.

Flyer for Pumpkinfest 2023. The 30-year Halloween tradition took a hiatus last year due to internal drama, but is set to return to TikeWorks in October.
Flyer for Pumpkinfest 2023. The 30-year Halloween tradition took a hiatus last year due to internal drama, but is set to return to TikeWorks in October.

There will also be a bevy of food trucks, informational booths set up by the Rainbow Room and youth artists, and Immigrant RIghts Action group.

Ben's Balloons will be on hand all weekend, providing unique balloon art.

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TileWorks is located at 130 E. Swamp Road in Doylestown. Presale tickets will be available soon.

Pumpkinfest returns after being called off in 2022

Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest.
Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest.

Pumpkinfest, the 30-year Halloween tradition that drew large crowds was cancelled last year over a rift between the nonprofit organizing the event and the Central Bucks School District.

CB Cares Educational Foundation is back as the prime sponsor for Pumpkinfest 2023.

Rift causes Pumpkinfest hiatus: CB Cares Pumpkinfest cancelled, will return to Doylestown next year

Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest.
Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest.

At the time, CB Cares Educational Foundation President Phil Ehlinger said the two-day Pumpkinfest was on "hiatus" but said it would return to the Tile Works courtyard in 2023.

This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Pumpkinfest returns to Doylestown for Halloween