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17th Annual · 2026
Pumpkin Days
Four days of fall in the desert. Hay mazes, a petting zoo, a haunted house, train rides, the mechanical bull, a costume parade, and the best pumpkin prices in Nye County. Every dollar comes back to local families living with disability.
Dates and hours
- Thursday, October 22
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. · Family Night - Friday, October 23
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Saturday, October 24
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Sunday, October 25
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where
Ian Deutch Memorial Park, 1600 Honeysuckle Street, Pahrump, Nevada
Admission
$7 per person, or $10 for a wristband good for the entire weekend.
Admission covers all the activities below. PDOP members attend free.
Everything included with admission
PDOP runs the whole festival ourselves. No outside vendors, no booth fees, no midway operators. Just our volunteers, our equipment, and four days of fall.
Bull Rides
Ride the mechanical bull as many times as you like.
Corn Jump
So much fun jumping in corn.
Costume Parade
Saturday at 4 p.m. Dress to impress.
Face Painting
Fall face painting options.
Fire Truck
Fire truck playhouse for hours of fun.
Haunted House
Be spooked and have fun.
Hay Maze
Test your maze skills.
Hay Pyramid
Jump, run, climb, and slide.
Hay Ride
True fall feel riding the hay in the desert.
Petting Zoo
Animals, kids, and fun.
Photo Ops
Dozens of photo opportunities throughout.
Pumpkin Patch
Wander the patch and take pictures. Pumpkin purchase extra.
Straw Jump
Throw, jump, and play in straw.
Train Ride
Exhilarating train ride.
Axe Throwing
Throw plastic axes and test your aim.
Contests and extras
Monster Dash 5K
Saturday, 8 a.m. Registration at 7 a.m.
Our costumed 5K run and family walk. Register by October 10 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
DetailsSpaghetti Eating Contest
Friday, 6 p.m.
Seventh annual, no utensils allowed, eight minutes on the clock. Prizes up to $100.
DetailsMechanical Bull Riding Contest
Thursday through Sunday
Third annual. Three attempts on the Cowboy setting, winners announced Sunday night. $10 entry.
DetailsPumpkins for Sale
Thursday through Sunday, while supplies last
$4 small, $7 medium, $10 large, $12 extra large. The best pumpkin prices around.
Car Smash
Thursday through Sunday
Unleash your inner demolition expert. $2 for 5 hits or $5 for 20 hits.
Riding the mechanical bull?
Save time at the gate. Sign the waiver online ahead of the event and just give your name when you arrive. You will get a signed PDF copy for your records.
Sign the waiver onlineSupport Pumpkin Days
Sponsorships, volunteer shifts, and admissions are what fund the Life Skills Club, medical care assistance, and free advocacy for the rest of the year.