• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Valentine's Day Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Valentine's Day Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Fruitville Grove celebrates October spirit with Pumpkin Festival

The monthlong festival has pumpkins and games of all sorts.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 6:57 p.m. October 11, 2020
  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • Share

Sarasota families got into the October spirit with the 32nd annual Fruitville Grove' Pumpkin Festival.

The festival — held on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month of October — offered a variety of pumpkins big and small for families to pick out and take photos with. The fairgrounds also had a litany of vendors and activities including pony rides, a petting zoo, a bounce slide and more. 

 

Jayson and Layla Plaza picked out their pumpkins.
Jayson and Layla Plaza picked out their pumpkins.
Ruby Walker wore a special costume.
Ruby Walker wore a special costume.
Attendees could pick out their own pumpkin.
Attendees could pick out their own pumpkin.
Amy Parker took a seat with Eli and Joe Hinrichs.
Amy Parker took a seat with Eli and Joe Hinrichs.
Erin, Everette and Doug Christy were in high spirits.
Erin, Everette and Doug Christy were in high spirits.
Rachel Gallant, Nevaeh Ramsey and TJ Milewski had fun.
Rachel Gallant, Nevaeh Ramsey and TJ Milewski had fun.
Aubrey and Connor Wilson posed with some pumpkins.
Aubrey and Connor Wilson posed with some pumpkins.
William Mark found his pumpkin.
William Mark found his pumpkin.
River Bond and Hallie Maynard pumped water.
River Bond and Hallie Maynard pumped water.
Rebeka and Sophie Parrag played with toys at the Fauna Toys booth.
Rebeka and Sophie Parrag played with toys at the Fauna Toys booth.
Miya and Mason Sanchez stopped for a photo with Caroline and Gabby Wilson
Miya and Mason Sanchez stopped for a photo with Caroline and Gabby Wilson
Ben Bellido manned the wheel.
Ben Bellido manned the wheel.
Shelby Crawford went on a pony ride with Justice Crawford.
Shelby Crawford went on a pony ride with Justice Crawford.
Abigail and Louie Martinet kept steady on the pony ride.
Abigail and Louie Martinet kept steady on the pony ride.
The festival had plenty of hungry ponies.
The festival had plenty of hungry ponies.
Karina Acosta fed a goat.
Karina Acosta fed a goat.
Creighton Laster, Blake Laster and Madison Michaux joined up with Brittany and Addison Treadwell.
Creighton Laster, Blake Laster and Madison Michaux joined up with Brittany and Addison Treadwell.
Zoe Staib rocked her shades.
Zoe Staib rocked her shades.
Anabella, Angie, Lilliana and Luna Suppa took a seat with some pumpkins.
Anabella, Angie, Lilliana and Luna Suppa took a seat with some pumpkins.

 

Latest News

Capt. A.J. Grande operates a "six pack" fishing charter business who often picks up and drops off customers at Nora Patterson Park.
  • February 5, 2026
Permits will be required for charter boat operators using county parks
District 2 Commissioner Penny Gold walks in a parade in 2021.
  • February 5, 2026
Longboat commissioner appointed to National League of Cities committee
The house at 3638 San Remo Terrace overlooks the north Siesta Key bridge.
  • February 5, 2026
Rock star sells Sarasota estate for $7.5 million
Philip DiMaria says “there is a great opportunity here for St. Armands to evolve and become incredible again.”
  • February 5, 2026
Urban planner shares bold ideas to solve flooding on St. Armands

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Neighbors

Sarasota nonprofit Casting For The Kids helps children with cancer and their families breathe a little easier.
  • February 6, 2026
Annual fishing tournament casts for a cause
Thomas Modly adjusts the flagpoles as the sun sets.
  • February 5, 2026
Patriots Pier in Siesta Key receives new flagpoles
Jennifer Rominiecki brought the living museum concept to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens when she was named president and CEO in 2015.
  • February 5, 2026
Botanical gardens' potential lured Rominiecki family to Sarasota
Perfectly in sync, Ski-A-Rees skiers Natalie Brannon, Debbie Brannon, Ella Walker and Steph Ouellette skim across Sarasota Bay, blending athleticism and grace.
  • February 5, 2026
From flips to ballet, Ski-A-Rees have done it all on the water since 1957
Sarah Firstenberger was named CEO of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce in June.
  • February 4, 2026
Siesta Key Chamber’s new leader takes the helm
Chamber launches summertime internship program
  • February 4, 2026
Chamber launches summertime internship program

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now