Founded in 2003, Pumpkinfest began as a small event for giant pumpkin growers to show off their biggest and most prized pumpkins.  Over the years, Pumpkinfest grew into a beloved local festival bringing in giant pumpkins from all over the Midwest and putting on equally giant events, like setting the record for the World’s Largest Pumpkin Pie in 2010.

In recent years, the New Bremen Pumpkinfest became a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and adopted a new purpose and mission.  The mission focuses on giving back to the community by providing a quality harvest-style festival in celebration of music, art, food, football, friends, family, and all things pumpkin flavored and to raise money to support parks and recreation in the community for years to come.  In 2013, the New Bremen Pumpkinfest created a charitable fund at the New Bremen Foundation.  With several successful events in a row, the New Bremen Pumpkinfest committee will be able to make a sizeable donation to a community improvement project that is currently in the works. The committee is very excited about this opportunity and look forward to sharing details with the community once plans are finalized.