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ENCHANTED PUMPKIN GARDEN RETURNS TO THE CAREFREE DESERT GARDENS HALLOWEEN ONCE AGAIN INVADES THE New in 2019 is a partnership with the Arizona Steve Miller tribute band, Pompatus of Love rocks TOWN OF CAREFREE IN THE FORM OF WHIM- Giant Pumpkin Growers Association to host an of- the stage on Saturday, Oct. 26, featuring Steve SICAL PUMPKIN CARVINGS FROM MASTER ficial Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC) Giant Miller Band and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarSCULPTOR RAY VILLAFANE AND THE VILLA- Pumpkin Weigh-off on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. ist Greg Douglass. FANE STUDIOS TEAM FOR A FIFTH INCRED- The best giant gourd growers in the Southwest will IBLE YEAR. The Enchanted Pumpkin Garden, a be bringing their obscenely large, fascinating, ginor- Additional weekend event highlights include: one-of-a-kind fall festival celebrating the magic mous orange orbs to town, in hopes of squashing the Basha’s “Adopt a Pumpkin” patch, with proceeds of the season, takes place October 18–27, with the giant pumpkin world record! All of the pumpkins benefiting Desert Foothills YMCA; a Harvest Maramazing artistry of Villafane Studios on display entered in the contest will remain on-site, with Vil- ket, featuring a variety of fall-themed vendor goods throughout the four-acre Carefree Desert Gardens in lafane’s team of carvers working their artistry on and autumnal treats; the Jack O’Lantern beer garden downtown Carefree. the gourds live throughout the garden during the with seasonal craft beers provided by Four Peaks remaining days of the event. The Giant Pumpkin Brewery, operated by the Sonoran Arts League; and Admission to the Gardens will be $15 per person Weigh-off is free to attend, and will be held on the the Haunted Happenings area, with family-friendly Friday–Sunday, and $10 Monday–Thursday. Chil- Community Stage, just outside of Historic Spanish attractions for kids of all ages. Popular holidaydren two and under are free. Weekdays will feature Village in downtown Carefree. themed activities include pie-eating contests both the exceptionally talented Villafane Studios carving weekends, sponsored by Venues Café; and costume team creating new and exciting pumpkin artworks, Friday and Saturday nights will feature live headline contests for kids, adults and pets on Sunday, Oct. a variety of unique fall-themed edible creations and entertainment each evening from 7–9:30 p.m. on the 27. Other special events will round out the week. merchandise, and special Halloween-themed perfor- Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion stage. Valley favorites mances throughout the gardens. Weekend entry in- The Walkens Band brings their unique blend of For hours of operation, event schedules and more cludes full access to the Gardens, a Harvest Market, country and Southern rock favorites on Friday, information about this annual Halloween attraction, live musical performances on two stages, novelty Oct. 18. Phoenix native and American Idol season visit EnchantedPumpkinGarden.com or call 480concessions and local food trucks, as well as admis- 17 favorite Wade Cota performs with his band on 488-3686. sion to the Haunted Happenings zone, including a Saturday, Oct. 19. The second weekend kicks off haunted house attraction, giant slide, obstacle course, on Friday, Oct. 25 with Rock Lobster playing the For information about Ray Villafane and Villafane carnival games, petting zoo, pony rides and more! biggest music hits of the ’80s and ’90s. The ultimate Studios, visit VillafaneStudios.com.

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