You’re Invited: Annual Pumpkinfest - St. Paul’s, Salem Lutheran Parish

The public is invited to attend the annual Pump-kinfest at the Salem Community Building in Lamar-tine, PA from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. on October 17, 2025. This free family event is sponsored by St. Paul’s-Salem Lutheran Parish and Thrivent Financial.

This marks the 17th year of the event and features some traditional activities along with new additions. There will be various activities during the entire event including hay rides, bouncy house, crafts and games, petting zoo, bake sale and auction baskets. There will be concessions and great food to enjoy as well.

We are happy to welcome back Marty’s Bubblegum Machine (12-1 pm), InKrEdible IKE Balloon Artist (1-3 pm) and local musician Sawyer Stepp (2-4 pm), Lager the Therapy Dog (from 1-3 pm) and the Clarion County Dairy Princesses will have activities and free ice cream.

Children can decorate and take home a pumpkin provided by Baytree Farms (while supplies last) and be entered into a drawing to win a new bicycle.

St. Paul’s-Salem Lutheran Parish is part of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America). More information about the church and the event can be found on their Facebook pages or on their website mysalemlutheran.org.