Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Suffolk County Celebrating Autumn During Annual PumpkinFest Event

On Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County is hosting its annual PumpkinFest at the Suffolk County Farm.

“PumpkinFest is a celebrated event for the Suffolk County Farm and for all of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk,” shared Vicki Fleming, 4-H Program Director at the Suffolk County Farm.

The weekend long happening will feature a range of attractions for all ages including pumpkin picking and decorating, a 5-acre pirate-themed corn maze, wagon rides, children’s entertainment, live music, carnival games, food vendors, a petting zoo with farm animals, and much more.

“It is truly an event for the entire family,” noted Fleming. “You can pick a pumpkin from our field and decorate it, take a wagon ride, visit our farm animals and wander through the corn maze.”

Proceeds from PumpkinFest will support educational programs conducted by Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Admission is $12 per person, and free for children under the age of three.

The Suffolk County Farm and Education Center is located at 350 Yaphank Avenue in Yaphank. For more information, call 631-852-5300 or visit ccesuffolk.org.