Organic farm will hold Halloween celebration with 3k pumpkins ready for picking

Following the success of last year’s spooky celebrations, the estate located near Corwen in North Wales, will hold a six-day programme of events, beginning on Saturday, 26th October. 

Rhug’s first-ever Pumpkin Festival is expected to attract thousands of people from across North Wales and beyond, with a series of special guests, including the team from Animal Encounters and their Face Your Fears workshops, complete with creepy crawlies, reptiles and spiders. 

Rhug Estate’s owner, Lord Newborough, said: “Last year’s Halloween celebrations were so popular we decided to do more for our loyal customers and visitors this autumn. 

“The organic pumpkin picking was a huge hit with families, so we have introduced further activities across the estate, to make it an even more fun – and frightening – experience.” 

There will also be foraged fun sessions courtesy of Living Wild’s Witches and Webs, ghastly games, a frightening twist on the farm walk, and warm treats – including monstrous marshmallows and horrific hot chocolate – to enjoy from the award-winning shop, café, On the Hoof takeaway, and drive-thru. 

What is more, the participants will be able to craft their own witch’s broom, magic wand, spider’s web or ghosts and ghouls.

Entertainment for everybody

Estate farm manager Emyr Owen added: “There will be lots to keep children and parents entertained, so we look forward to welcoming people for a spooky and unforgettable half-term at Rhug.” 

On arrival there will be signs around the car park and farm shop with directions to the pumpkin patch and attractions. There will also be an activities sheet and map available from the farm shop. 

Booking is only required for the workshops, not pumpkin picking. For more information, visit Pumpkin Festival | Rhug Estate.  

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