EllenPratt, Sustainability Manager
Ellen Pratt
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Owego, NY 13827

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2nd Annual Tioga County Pumpkin Smash Event - November 8th

Last Updated: 10/24/2025

Tioga County Pumpkin Smash Event

Get ready for a fun and festive fall event! Tioga County Sustainability, Tioga County Tourism, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tioga County, and Tioga County 4-H are hosting the second annual Pumpkin Smash event on Saturday, November 8th, from 11am to 2pm at Tioga County Fairgrounds, 53 Elm Street, Owego, NY.

๐ŸŽƒ Whatโ€™s a Pumpkin Smash?

A Pumpkin Smash is a fun, hands-on way to reduce food waste. Bring your used jack-o-lanterns or uncarved pumpkins and help smash them to pieces! The remains will be composted or donated to local farms for animal feed.

๐Ÿ‚ What to Expect:

  • Pumpkin Smashing Stations (tools & PPE provided)
  • Fall-Themed Games for all ages
  • Light Refreshments to keep you energized
  • During the Pumpkin Smash Event weโ€™re collecting non-perishable canned goods to support Tioga County Rural Ministry.

โœ… What to Bring:

  • Your pumpkins โ€” all decorations and candles removed
  • A bucket or container if you'd like to take home pumpkin scraps for composting or animal feed
  • Parental supervision โ€” Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

๐Ÿ“Œ Additional Info:

  • Event is rain or shine
  • Want to donate pumpkins for others to smash? Drop them off between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM on November 8th
  • Please do not bring your own smashing tools โ€” weโ€™ve got everything you need!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Mark your calendars and join this fun and eco-friendly event. Remember to bring a non-perishable canned good, every can makes a difference!

For questions, contact Ellen Pratt at 607.687.8274

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