Transylvania University’s PumpkinMania, an annual fall festival and pumpkin-carving event will be held October 29, 2023. Pumpkins will be on display from October 29 – November 2nd.
The return of PumpkinMania is made possible this year by the generous support of our sponsors.
The Transylvania and Lexington communities are invited to carve pumpkins Oct. 29 from 11 a.m.‑4 p.m. All pumpkins and carving supplies will be provided. There will be activities as well as food trucks.
Location
The carving will be in front of Transylvania’s Old Morrison administration building off Third Street.
Parking
Parking will be available in the Transylvania lots and on streets surrounding campus. Please read all signs and abide by parking limitations posted by the city.
Download a PumpkinMania Festival parking map
View the jack-o’-lanterns!
The PumpkinMania display will be lit for five nights — rain or shine — Oct. 29‑Nov 2.
On Friday, Nov. 3, the pumpkins will be collected by local farmers and used to feed farm animals — meeting our university’s sustainability goals.
(For more information visit Transylvania University’s website about the event)
