Author Archives: Friends of Silvermont

The first 2 weekends of Pumpkin Fest have been really great, and we very much appreciate all the volunteers who have helped so far. This summarizes our remaining Pumpkin Fest volunteer needs for the next few weeks to ensure we … Continue reading →

Thank you to the Transylvania Times for a really wonderful article and pictures about Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont in Brevard . Incredibly well done and front page!! Don’t miss this weekend! 6-9 pm both nights. $5 admission cash, $5.25 card. … Continue reading →

We got a question today about food trucks for Pumpkin Fest. This is what we have scheduled. Food Trucks (plus Cup and Saucer- Drinks and Cookies Every Night) -Oct. 14Big Pasta, Glykalogy Donuts -Oct. 15Toasted Cuban and Feta Flav, Glykalogy … Continue reading →

I volunteer to manage our advertising and social media publicity for Pumpkin Fest each year and often field questions from the public. Some include: do we allow dogs? Yes, on leash if well behaved since we have lots of young … Continue reading →

More pictures from Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont in Brevard last night including Syd in an inner tube looking for her family in “Under the Sea”, looking in the mine area, and the whole family together at the end of the … Continue reading →

Our opening weekend was fantastic, with great weather, lots of energetic volunteers, wonderful music from Nikki Talley and Jason Sharp, scads of kids and families walking the trail and enjoying the activities, and many enjoying the Silvermont mansion and museum. … Continue reading →

The Pumpkinteers (aka Friends of Silvermont) have been busy on-site at Silvermont for the last 2 weeks setting up for Pumpkin Fest. They are excited to welcome you Friday October 7 for our opening night, starting at 6 pm through … Continue reading →

Pumpkin Fest is supported by the Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority

Dates and Times:  Fri and Sat Oct 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, and 28 from 6-9 pm and Sat. Oct. 29 from 5-9 pm (following Halloweenfest in downtown Brevard). Family friendly and fantastic artistic fun or great date night with beautiful lighted carved pumpkin displays … Continue reading →

Here are pictures from last Friday July 8, with Friends of Silvermont Pumpkin Fest volunteers repairing pumpkins to get ready for 2022 Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont in Brevard.    Pumpkin Fest is a community event and fundraiser for Friends of … Continue reading →