Harvest Festival at the Giant Pumpkin Patch
October 2nd and 3rd, 2010
2pm - 8pm
See pictures of our events by clicking the links below
Harvest Festival 2009 Photos
DJ's Giant Pumpkins
Harvest Festival 2006 Gallery
Harvest Festival 2007 Gallery
The Harvest Festival at the Giant Pumpkin Patch is an event that is hosted by the American Medical Community Foundation, Inc for the purpose of raising funds for local charities to be used to assist needy families throughout the area and to provide a fun- filled, family-oriented celebration for the entire Mon Valley Community.
This year's Harvest Festival will be held at the Giant Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 2nd and Sunday, October 3rd from 2:00pm until 8:00pm. The themes this year are going to be "Star Wars" and Pirates.
Visit the Giant Pumpkin Patch for a space adventure with the life-sized Death Star and the Star Wars Cantina complete with Star Wars themed food and refreshments. You'll be sure to see real-life Star Wars villains and heroes at the Harvest Festival. Volunteers from the Star Wars 501st Legion and the Rebel Legion will be at the Giant Pumpkin Patch both days. You might even see Darth Vader himself.
Watch the battling pirate ships, see the erupting volcano of the Caribbean, and take a ride on the pirate ship. Enjoy the entertainment of the authentic Polynesian dancers and fire-eaters. The Polynesian entertainment will do one, 1½ hour show on Saturday.
Returning attractions will include the petting zoo & pony rides, a tour of the Giant Pumpkin Patch, crafts & games for kids, and pumpkins for sale. Food and Refreshments will once again be provided by Gyro George and Staff.
100% all of funds raised will be donated to local charities to benefit needy families in the Mon Valley.
A Shuttle Service to and from the Giant Pumpkin Patch will be available in the parking lot of the Mon Valley Health Center. Shuttles will leave every 20 minutes.
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-Past Festivals-
2009 Harvest Festival at the Giant Pumpkin Patch was a wonderful success!
On October 3 and 4, 2009, the American Medical Community Foundation held its annual Harvest Festival at the Giant Pumpkin Patch in Monessen. This year the event was a huge success. This was our best fall fundraiser to date. The new attractions really caught everyone attention.
The crowd favorite was the live-action Pirate show on the real-life Pirate Ship. The crowds cheered as the cannons on the Black Pearl shot confetti into the air and as Captain Jack and Popeye defeated Davy Jones and his evil sea friend.
Another success was the carnival style games, where children and adults alike won tickets and cashed them in for amazing prizes. As always Chef Gyro George and staff delivered outstanding food and refreshments.
A special thanks to our sponsors and those who made the Harvest Festival possible: The Salvation Army and their volunteers, Orchard Christian Center, Greater Works of Monessen volunteers, Chef Gyro George and staff, The Monessen Hilltop Fire Department, The Monessen Chamber of Commerce, Luti Advertising Company, Union Prescription Center, The Barn Yard Petting Zoo & Pony Rides, Fun Makers, Inc, and everyone else that made our event possible.
And out biggest thanks goes to the people that support our event by attending the Harvest Festival. Our events are for you and your families. We thank you for showing up and supporting us and the community.
Thank you again for your support,
American Medical Community Foundation, Inc.
2008's Harvest Festival was held on Saturday, September 27. Travel back to the "Old West" with this year's Cowboy & Indians theme. We invited everyone to come dressed as a cowboy or Indian and to stop by and visit Fort Apache and the Indian village.
The Pittsburgh American Indian Center was one of our main guests. We enjoyed Indian tribal dances, music, rope tricks and learn how to make authentic Indian arrows & toys.
More fun and activities for the whole family included: Taking a tour of the famous Giant Pumpkin Patch. See the largest pumpkins in the Mon Valley. Visit the Corn Maze and the Secret Garden. Go on a covered wagon ride through the Giant Pumpkin Patch neighborhood. Also train rides will be available for the kids. An old-fashioned hoe-down with square dancing and country line dancing. Visit The Barn Yard Petting Zoo and Pony Ride to see all your favorite farm animals. Paint your own gourd or pumpkin for a one-of-a-kind souvenir. Spiderman will be swinging by the Giant Pumpkin Patch for a line dance or two. Pumpkins and hand-made crafts will be for sale.
The food and refreshments included: hamburgers, hot dog, wing dings, baked goods, drinks, homemade fries and more. Special Guests - Chef George and Staff.
Remember 100% of all monies raised weree donated to the Mon Valley Salvation Army.
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2007's Harvest Festival was held on Saturday, September 29. It was a huge success. There were over 3000 people who attended the festival.
The theme for the Harvest Festival was “Pirates Take Over The Giant Pumpkin Patch” as guests were encouraged to dress in their best pirate costumes.
Spiderman swung into action for a visit, while Dora the Explorer spent her time meeting all the children as they walked through the giant pumpkin patch. There was also a visit by the folks at the Belle Vernon McDonalds’ who brought Grimace out to take pictures and hand out paper crowns and free French fry coupons to the kids.
The Harvest Festival also featured some awesome entertainment. There was a concert by the Pittsburgh Gospel Lights Gospel Choir, The Wild World of Animals Show from Eight-Four, PA, and also The Traveling Barn Yard Petting Zoo and Pony Rides.
This was the third annual Harvest Festival at the Giant Pumpkin Patch for the American Medical Community Foundation. This year’s festival not only provided a great time for our local families, but more importantly it also raised over $3000.00 which was donated to the Salvation Army to help the less fortunate in the Mon Valley.
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