The Story Behind the Pumpkins
The carved pumpkins you will see at Pumpkinferno are realistic, artificial craft pumpkins, whose forms have been shaped from molds of real pumpkins.
The pumpkins have been designed and carved by a talented group of young artists from the Eastern Ontario region. These designers and carvers were selected based on their penchant for design, whether in their field of study or as a personal hobby. They embark on this monumental project every spring, designing, carving, and constructing the amazing array of pumpkin-carved installations you will discover on your tour. Each spring through summer, a group of new and returning designer/carvers create all that you will see that is new and vibrant, added to our collection of amazing exhibits at Pumpkinferno!
Frequently Asked Questions
Located at 560 King St W, Kingston, Ontario.
Please be advised that multiple free parking options are available. The main parking lot just to the east of Kingston Penitentiary (Parking Lot Area A) is available as well as the parking lot at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour (Parking Lot Area B). Please see map below.
- Tickets for Pumpkinferno are on sale exclusively online.
- Pumpkinferno has limited capacity and most nights are expected to sell out.
- To secure your desired date & time, purchase your tickets in advance prior to arrival, as a limited number of entries are available per evening and per time slot.
- Plan to arrive no earlier than 15 minutes prior to your check-in time.
- All ticket sales are final as such are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Pumpkinferno is a family event, and all ages are welcome.
The last ticket is available for the 8:45-9:15 or 9:15pm-9:45pm time slot depending on the date. The event closes at 11:00 pm.
This event primarily takes place outdoors. Please dress according to the weather.
The Pumpkinferno experience is approximately 45-60 minutes. Guests can enjoy the event at their own pace.
Only service animals are permitted.
As Pumpkinferno is an outdoor event, it will be offered rain or shine. In the chance of extreme inclement weather, we may choose to close and will post cancelled evenings on Kingston Pen Tours’ social media channels and website/event page.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Yes, you are encouraged to take photos and share on social media, but please avoid using a flash. The event hashtag is #PumpkinfernoKP and #KingstonPen.
If you are media, please contact us so that arrangements can be coordinated:
Accessiblity
Yes, the Pumpkinferno tour is designed along an open route that will ensure guests enjoy ample viewing space of the exhibits.
The experience takes place primarily outdoors and is designed to accommodate mobility aids such as wheelchairs (though can be affected by weather conditions).
Retail & Dining
There will be snacks and drinks available for purchase at Pumpkinferno.
Yes, there will be retail shops and kiosks open at the end of the event.
