Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival
Visitors gather to watch as a pumpkin is hoisted and dropped into a pool. The drop is performed using a tall LOMMA crane. The spectacle takes place twice each day of the festival.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Admission is free; almost everything else at the event is free except food concessions and carriage rides.
Hours
Both days: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Strip District
Parking
The page recommends The Hub, a 590-space parking facility a few streets away, or The Hive, a 600-space parking garage closer to the event.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Look for the tall and large LOMMA Crane to spot the drop location.
- Parking is available nearby at The Hub garage on 27th Street or The Hive garage on 28th Street.
Special Events & Promotions
- Carvers Court features the festival's first-ever LECOM Gourd Games competition.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is used to drop the pumpkin?
A tall and large LOMMA Crane is used to drop the pumpkin.
What is the pumpkin dropped into?
The pumpkin is dropped into a pool.
How many times does the drop happen each day?
The pumpkin drop takes place twice each day of the event.
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