Author Archives: Friends of Silvermont

New Land of Waterfalls display featured in Transylvania Times

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Our new display, Land of Waterfalls, was featured in the October 19, 2023 issue of the Transylvania Times. Here’s a PDF version of the article.

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Volunteers at the heart of Pumpkin Fest

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Did you know that at least 50 volunteers donate their time every night that we put on Pumpkin Fest? Here are just a few of the folks who make the magic happen. Come see us, Fridays and Saturdays for the … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Fest Continues October 13-14

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

The second weekend of Pumpkin Fest 2023 is here, with event nights from 6-9 pm on Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14! Friends of Silvermont gratefully acknowledges Brevard Music Center, our event sponsor for October 13. Brevard Music Center … Continue reading →

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Review of Pumpkin Fest from Kidding Around Greenville

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Thank you for the shout-out!!! Shows the fun that Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park provides!!!

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Lovely Pumpkin Fest Reel from Explore Brevard

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Great pics and sound from Explore Brevard of last weekend’s Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park in Brevard!!! Come see us! Fridays and Saturdays in October, 6-9 pm!!!

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Pumpkin Fest Article in Transylvania Times

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Pumpkin Fest continues, October 13-14, 20-21, and 27-28, from 6-9 pm. In case the link above won’t work for you, here’s a PDF of the article.

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Meet the Pumpkin Fest Team

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

The time before opening night of Pumpkin Fest is very hectic, with the team setting up displays to get ready for our guests, and ensuring we have 50 volunteers each night we are open. It takes hundreds of volunteers to … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Fest Opens Friday, Oct. 6; First 100 Kids Free!

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

It’s nearly here! Opening night for Pumpkin Fest 2023 is this Friday, October 6, from 6-9 pm. Come join the fun!!! First 100 kids on October 6 get in free, sponsored by Rotary Club of Brevard.

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Pumpkin Fest Featured at Kidding Around Greenville SC

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Thanks, Kidding Around Greenville SC, for spreading the word about Pumpkin Fest!

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Setup Well Underway, Thanks to Fantastic Volunteers

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

We were so busy working on September 23 that we didn’t get many photos, but we want to thank 21 Marine Corps Junior ROTC students from Brevard and Rosman high schools, 13 Friends of Silvermont adult volunteers, 2 volunteers from … Continue reading →

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2023 Pumpkin Fest Poster

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont
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2023 Pumpkin Fest Rack Cards

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

In addition to our posters, you’ll be seeing our rack cards in various locations. Check out our awesome lineup of musicians!

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8th Annual Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Returns to Brevard, North Carolina – 4 Weekends in October

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Dates and Times:  Fridays and Saturdays, October 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, and 27-28 from 6-9 pm.  (Note:  October 28 follows Halloweenfest from 10-5 in downtown Brevard) Pumpkin Fest is a fun, family friendly and fantastic artistic event or great date night with … Continue reading →

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Flowers, Fruits, Herbs, and Vegetables in Glorious Learning Garden

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Late summer and early fall is an excellent time to visit the learning garden at Silvermont Park. The learning garden, located on the walking path at the rear of the mansion, is a labor of love from the Transylvania County … Continue reading →

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Deadfall Day Scheduled for September 16

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Because Pumpkin Fest so dominates the efforts (and thoughts and dreams) of the Board and members of Friends of Silvermont at this time of year, we are delaying our Deadfall and Clean-up Day, usually scheduled for the first Saturday of … Continue reading →

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