Bertie's Farm Pumpkin Festival kicks off today!

Saturday, 21 October 2023 07:55

With Hop Tu Naa fast approaching a new enterprise in the north of the Island has all of your needs catered for.

Bertie’s Pumpkin Festival at The Nappin Farm in West Jurby is kicking off today, with the public urged to come along and pick their own turnip or pumpkin from the farm fields.

You can then take part in the carving workshops, climb the straw bale mountain or try your hand at pumpkin bowling.

Fancy dress is optional and there are refreshments, and toilet facilities on site.

The festival will run until the 29^th October, to book your slot head over to www.bertiesfarm.com

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