See you next fall for the 57th Annual

Coming October 2026
Bates Elementary
The Pumpkin Fair returns each October with exciting games, thrilling rides, inflatables, haunted houses, balloon art, treats, dancing, karate and more!
The Pumpkin Fair is more than just a fun day for kids and families—it’s a beloved tradition and a vital fundraiser for our PTO. To make the event a success, we count on every family to volunteer.
Fair Map

BYOWB!
Bring your own water bottles to take advantage of the Quench Buggy!
​​About the Quench Buggy
The QB is a mobile water station designed to bring clean, cool potable water to our communities while promoting energy-efficiency and sustainability!
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300 gallon tank filled with Quabbin water. That's enough to fill 2,400 16 oz. water bottles!
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Multiple fountain-heads for instant usage as well as spigots to quickly fill up water bottles.
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Special child-height accessibility sections on both sides
MONSTER SPONSORSHIP
A Monster Sponsorship is a special way for Bates families to support the Pumpkin Fair. A $100 donation will help cover the cost of pumpkins and other start-up expenses for the event, with any extra funds benefitting vital PTO programs.


