Elk Grove’s largest family festival celebrates party politics in 2008 with a raucous caucus of GIANT pumpkins and patriotic scarecrows.
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Don’t miss the Pumpkin Regatta! President Washington crossed the Delaware…we paddle across the park. Come watch a new Festival tradition as participants paddle their way across the lake in boats made from giant pumpkins. Vote for your favorite! Scheduled Sunday at Noon. Watch the 2007 Regatta on YouTube.
Great American Scarecrows Honor the country’s best patriots and possibly earn a few “Presidents” of your own. Top winners in the 2008 scarecrow contest will receive $350. Competition is scheduled in five categories.
Serve the Festival The CSD contracts with businesses for a variety of services necessary to produce the Festival. Visit the Request for Proposals page for details on current competitive bid opportunities.
Harvest Fun Helps Local Groups Attendance at the Festival supports local youth and service groups. Proceeds from food concessions and carnival games help fund projects and activities by these groups throughout the year.
2008 Giant Pumpkin Party Sponsors
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