The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & RegattaTM has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 Pandemic in hopes that we would be able to safely host all the activities that lead up to our annual events in October. Based on Governor Mills’ April 28 announcement of a four-stage plan to reopen Maine’s economy, the festival committee has reluctantly made the decision to cancel the 2020 festival.

The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & RegattaTM is a non-profit organization that is completely volunteer run, and has deep roots in our community. We will miss working with and having fun with everyone this year, including our friends, family, neighbors, volunteers, visitors, business sponsors, non-profit organizations, vendors, and especially our home and professional growers. Our mission is “to promote education to citizens of all ages regarding the specific agricultural science required to grow giant pumpkins, and to provide local non-profit organizations with opportunities for dissemination of information on their activities and fundraising.”

As an expression of our hope in the future, and our agricultural mission, we encourage people to grow Giant Pumpkins this year in their gardens. Free Giant Pumpkin seedlings will be available for no-contact pick-up from May 16-30 at Pinkham’s Plantation at 431 Biscay Road, Damariscotta, and Louis Doe Home Center at 92 Mills Road, Newcastle. Please follow our Facebook page and visit our website for growing information.

We look forward to October 9-11, 2021 and enjoying the festival with everyone.

For more information:

● Email: info@damariscottapumpkinfest.com

● Website: DamariscottaPumpkinfest.com

● Facebook: Facebook.com/damariscottapumpkinfest

● Instagram: Instagram.com/damariscottapumpkinfest/