Piazza Ferretto Transforms for Autumn With Pumpkin Village
Piazza Ferretto transforms into a rural autumn landscape featuring giant pumpkin displays, straw sculptures, and traditional games, VeneziaToday reported. Running from Friday, October 30, through Sunday, November 1, the Pumpkin Village festival is organized by Vela as part of the municipal “Le Città in Festa” program.
The three-day event brings seasonal food products, live music, and family entertainment to the city center. Opening activities begin Friday at 3:00 p.m. with wooden games, photographic floral beds, and a “Harvest Dance” performance featuring live music and guided harvest games in the play area. At 5:30 p.m., families can attend the storytelling performance “Jack and the Pumpkin Lantern.”
Halloween Celebrations and Weekend Schedule
The village opens at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 31. The official Halloween celebration begins at 4:00 p.m. with an interactive show titled “The Witches’ Sabbath” staged next to the pumpkin patch, followed at 5:15 p.m. by a pumpkin decoration workshop where children can design and take home their own gourds.
Sunday, November 1, opens at 10:00 a.m. with “Autumn Tales,” an itinerant narrative tour winding through floral beds and straw animal sculptures. Afternoon events include harvest games and a pumpkin carving session at 3:00 p.m., leading into “Barn Songs” live music at 4:00 p.m.
Festival Closing Events
The festival concludes Sunday with a final performance by the “No-Strano Circus” at 5:00 p.m. The closing act features a live musical soundtrack provided by Los Massadores.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pumpkin Village
When and where is Pumpkin Village taking place?
The autumn festival runs from October 30 to November 1 in Piazza Ferretto, transforming the urban square into a seasonal rural landscape.
Who organizes the Piazza Ferretto autumn event?
The festival is organized by Vela as part of the official “Le Città in Festa” municipal calendar in Venice.
What activities are available for children during the festival?
Children can participate in traditional wooden games, interactive storytelling such as “Jack and the Pumpkin Lantern,” and pumpkin decoration workshops where they can take home their own decorated gourds.
How does the festival close on Sunday?
The event wraps up on Sunday, November 1, with the “No-Strano Circus” performance accompanied by live music from Los Massadores starting at 5:00 p.m.
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