Author Archives: Friends of Silvermont

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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Pumpkin Fest Volunteer Information Sessions Scheduled

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Interested in volunteering for Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont? Don’t know what Pumpkin Fest is? Come to one of our volunteer information sessions to find out! We have scheduled two sessions – pick the one that works best for you: Friday, … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Fest Volunteers Needed

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

It’s a little hard to believe that we’re already thinking about Pumpkin Fest 2023, but we are!  Once again, we are looking for all sorts of help starting September 23 when we start moving in and assembling all of our … Continue reading →

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Deadfall Day Planned for Saturday, August 5

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Friends of Silvermont has scheduled its next Deadfall and Clean-up Day for Saturday, August 5, from 9AM until about 11AM at Silvermont Park.  After a couple days of rain expected late in the week, the weather for Saturday is looking … Continue reading →

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Deadfall Day Scheduled for July 1

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Friends of Silvermont has another Deadfall and Clean-up Day scheduled for this coming Saturday, July 1 from 9 AM until about 11 AM at Silvermont Park.  We have had good attendance at these with a number of new faces showing … Continue reading →

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