Pumpkinpalooza

Thank You!

That’s a wrap on Pumpkinpalooza 2024! Thanks for coming out and we can’t wait to see you next year!

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The Weekend

DIRECTIONS

Pumpkin Games

Saturday

October 12

7:30 AM

Pumpkinpalooza Trail Run

(Register HERE)

10:00 AM

Gates Open

Day One

10:00 AM

NICA Try-it-Out

Mountain Biking

(Register HERE)

12:00 PM

The Pumpkin Games

Round One (Register HERE)

2:00 PM

Gates Close

(Until Tomorrow!)

Sunday

October 13

10:00 AM

Gates Open

Day Two

10:00 AM

NICA Try-it-Out Mountain Biking

(Register HERE)

12:00 PM

The Pumpkin Games

Round Two (Register HERE)

2:00 PM

Gates Close

(Until Next Year!)

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Activities

Conservancy

Activities

Outside Adventures

Hay Rides
Farm Tours
Canoeing*
Kayaking*
Paddle Boarding*
Guided Hikes
Fishing
Fly Fishing Lessons*
Farm Animals
Mountain Biking
Mount Millican

Festival Fun

Bounce Houses
Inflatable Games
Gelly Ball
Face Painting
Local Eats
Train Rides
Performances
Toddler Activities
Festival Games
Pumpkin Putt-Putt
Giant Jenga
Tug of War
Badminton
Corn Hole
Bocce

Pumpkin Celebrations

Pumpkin Chunkin
The Pumpkin Games
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch Photos
Pumpkin Painting
Pumpkin Bingo

*requires 10-minute hayride to separate lakeside location

Pumpkinpalooza Festival

Pumpkinpalooza takes place Saturday October 12, AND Sunday, October 13, from 10 am until 2 pm. Wristbands are good for both days.Twice the fun!

It’s pumpkin time and you know what that means- pumpkin chunkin’, pumpkin painting, pumpkin patches, pumpkin pictures and everything in between. You’ll find more pumpkin (and a few non-pumpkin) activities this year than ever before!

See above for the latest Pumpkinpalooza activities (updated frequently). On top of all the festival fun, you’ll have the opportunity to pick the perfect pumpkin for your home from our pumpkin patch!

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Pumpkinpalooza
Trail Run

The Pumpkinpalooza Trail Run kicks off at 7:30 am on Saturday 10/12. This race is brought to you by our partners at First Light Racing.

Choose between a Half Marathon, 10k, or 5k. The whole family can join in the trail run fun with our 0.5k fun run (open all day). Races are staggered and will begin with the Half Marathon at 7:30 am on Saturday. Everyone will receive a branded cup and custom finisher medals.

You must register for the Pumpkinpalooza Trail Run separately (click the registration link below). Trail Run participants will receive a discount on Pumpkinpalooza wristbands.

Nica try-it out Mountain biking

Curious about mountain biking? Trek is hosting a FREE try-it-out ride for students grades 4-12 at Millican Reserve!

Come experience a Texas NICA mountain bike event and meet the College Station middle and high school team at Milican Reserve’s Pumpkinpalooza!

Attendees must purchase a Pumpkinpalooza ticket to enter Millican. Joining the Try-it-out event is FREE as part of Pumpkinpalooza. Attendees will receive a $20 coupon to the College Station Trek store and be entered to win prizes!

"Pumpkinpalooza has become a fun family tradition at our house and an event we circle on the calendar each year!"

Pumpkinpalooza Attendee

The Pumpkin Games

Join us for the third annual Pumpkin Games and compete for awesome prizes! this outdoor, family-friendly team competition is open to all ages.

This year, the Pumpkin Games will include four stages:

Pie Eating Content
Mount Millican Team Race
Pumpkin Ring Toss
Pumpkin Carry

Teams are comprised of four members, each of whom will compete in at least one of the stages. Winners will receive ribbons and prizes to take home.

The Pumpkin Games are held at 12 PM on both days
of Pumpkinpalooza.

Tickets

Child Pass 4 - 12 YEARS

$35 At the Gate

GENERAL ADMISSION TO PUMPKINPALOOZA WEEKEND.

Access to all the amazing fun of Pumpkinpalooza Weekend (2 days) PLUS one pie pumpkin for painting or chunking!

Adult Pass 13+ Years

$30 At the Gate

GENERAL ADMISSION TO PUMPKINPALOOZA WEEKEND.

Access to all the amazing fun of Pumpkinpalooza Weekend (2 days)!

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SPECIAL OFFER (CLICK FOR DETAILS):
1-Year Family Conservancy Membership
$300 (includes 5 Pumpkinpalooza tix)

CAN'T MAKE IT THIS YEAR?
Please support The Conservancy
during Brazos Valley Gives

Will You Be There?

THE CONSERVANCY

The Millican Reserve Land Conservancy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving the Brazos Valley.

We work to connect our community to nature through health-focused education and outdoor experiences centered around land and wildlife conservation, outdoor recreation, the arts, and sustainable agriculture. The Conservancy protects, maintains, and promotes the heritage and ecologically-sound, long-term use of conserved land at Millican Reserve.

CAMP MILLICAN

Camp Millican is the Conservancy’s week-long summer day camp for kids ages 4 to 14 which promotes healthy discovery and outdoor adventures. This summer we served over 200 children over eight weeks. Since 2013, Camp Millican has provided a fun, enriching experience aimed at strengthening a child’s sense of well-being and cultivating a bond with nature.

OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING

Last year, the Conservancy provided over 140 scheduled nature programs, serving over 1,600 adults and children in the Brazos Valley, and our partners served an additional 1,550 individuals with activities ranging from fly fishing to trail runs to outdoor classes. We provide access to extensive outdoor resources, including 30 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, wildlife training, and an ever-improving connection to nature.

The Conservancy is the steward of the private land at Millican Reserve, and we are working to protect, maintain, and promote the ecologically sound long-term use of the native landscape and wildlife while providing healthy resources to our community.

We believe that connecting with nature improves mental and physical wellbeing, and that the health of a community improves as its members spend more time outdoors and in nature.

JOIN US!

We offer affordable Conservancy memberships and trail passes to enhance the wellness and quality of life for our community.

Membership in the nonprofit Conservancy supports our mission and includes limited access to the private trails at Millican Reserve, guided hikes and other outdoor programming, special events, discounts on summer camp and riding lessons, and much more.

**The Conservancy is offering a discount on annual Membership through October 14, 2024: $300 for Family Members and $150 for Individual Members. Paid annual Family Members receive 5 tickets to Pumpkinpalooza Weekend and paid annual Individual Family Members receive 3 tickets. Email for more information. **

Become a member today.

BRAZOS VALLEY GIVES

For its 6th year, the Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley is powering Brazos Valley Gives, bringing our region together as one community to raise critical funding and awareness for Brazos Valley nonprofit organizations like the Conservancy.

Thank you for helping us spread the word! We invite you to come alongside us this year and put COMMUNITY FIRST by giving where you live. Learn more and start giving today by clicking the button below

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FAQs

>What, when, and where is Pumpkinpalooza?

Pumpkinpalooza Weekend is an annual fall festival featuring music, local food and drink, entertainment, and much more. The weekend’s events benefit the Conservancy, a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving the Brazos Valley.

Pumpkinpalooza Weekend kicks off on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 7:30 AM with the annual Pumpkinpalooza Trail Run (separate registration required). Then, Saturday’s Pumpkinpalooza festival will run from 10 AM beginning with NICA Try-it-out mountain bike ride, and last until 2 PM.

The celebration resumes on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 10 AM with the festival and NICA Try-it-out mountain bike ride and lasts until 2 PM.

Pumpkinpalooza happens at the farm entrance to Millican Reserve. The address is 19851 FM 2154 (Wellborn Road) in south College Station.

>How can I stay up-to-date on Pumpkinpalooza?

Follow Pumpkinpalooza on social media and sign up to receive the latest updates on Pumpkinpalooza on this website.

Find us on Facebook! And be sure to mark yourself as “going’ on our Facebook event.

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>Can I bring my dog?

Friendly dogs are welcome if they are on a leash and their owner cleans up after them. Unfriendly dogs and owners will be asked to leave.

>Is there an entry fee?

For Pumpkinpalooza festival (10 am – 2 pm) on BOTH Saturday AND Sunday (October 12th AND 13th), there is a general admission wristband (online purchase) for adults (ages 13 and up) and a general admission wristband for kids (ages 4-12). The wristbands are good for both days and may be purchased online from this website. Depending on availability, wristbands may be available for purchase at the event for a higher price. Please purchase your wristbands online in advance to avoid lines at Pumpkinpalooza. Online registration closes at 10 pm on Friday, October 11th. Children 3 and under are free.

TICKET AVAILABILITY MAY BE LIMITED, AND TICKET PRICES WILL BE HIGHER AT THE GATE. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE IN ADVANCE TO AVOID LINES AT THE EVENTS.

For the Pumpkinpalooza Trail Run (7:30 am October 12th) please go to racefirstlight.com to view race details and entry fees.

For the NICA Try-it-out ride (10 am October 12th and 13th) please view ride details and let them know if you cannot provide your own bike and helmet.

Tickets are non-refundable. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Millican Reserve Land Conservancy.

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>If I’m a Conservancy member, how do I get Pumpkinpalooza tickets?

We appreciate our members!

Annual paid Conservancy Members will receive up to five tickets as part of an annual Family Conservancy membership and up to three tickets as part of an annual Individual Conservancy membership. Please claim your tickets at the VIP ticket tent at Pumpkinpalooza. Please help us by presenting your entire group for ticket redemption upon arrival.

NOTE: Conservancy Trail Pass holders will still need to purchase their tickets to Pumpkinpalooza Weekend.