The 1st Annual Fort Myers Beach Art and Pumpkin Festival made its debut on Old San Carlos, by Fountain Park. This harvest festival event benefited area non-profits like Ostego Bay Foundation, God's Table of Ft. Myers Beach and The Harry Chapin Food Bank. Art vendors, carnival-style foods, contests, games, entertainment and, of course, the pumpkins were present for everyone’s enjoyment.

More about our harvest festival of events:
October is primetime for Pumpkins on the Beach. This is a magical time of year for families, children and those trying to transform themselves. Join us while we celebrate the iconic symbol of fall on at the 1st Annual Art and Pumpkin Festival on Ft. Myers Beach. Festival-goers will enjoy a memorable experience with:

• A contest for "Picasso's of pumpkin carvers" sculpting and shaping pumpkins

• A stage in Pumpkin Village with contests for the whole family

• Harvest-inspired Artisan & Merchant Vendors

• Kids and Pets Costume Parade on both Saturday and Sunday

• The tastiest foods & drinks on the planet

• Entertainment center stage with events each night at participating area restaurants and attractions.

• And the always fun search for the Great Pumpkin, waiting in the pumpkin patch in Pumpkin Village.

Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday with evening events at area establishments.