Pumpkin festival at Belgian castle expects 50,000 visitors

Summary

Organisers expect 50,000 visitors at the pumpkin festival at a Brussels castle, Euronews reports. The Pumpkimania festival at Groot-Bijgaarden Castle features pumpkin sculptures of foxes, owls and deer, a 772kg giant pumpkin, pumpkin boat rides and Halloween activities, and runs until 1 November, according to Euronews and Africanews.

Timeline

1. Euronews

   16 Oct 2026, 14:16 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews reports that Pumpkimania has brought pumpkin sculptures, a 772kg giant, boat rides and Halloween activities to Groot-Bijgaarden Castle near Brussels until 1 November.

2. Africanews

   16 Oct 2026, 14:16 UTCSource ↗

   Africanews also reports on the pumpkin sculptures, 772kg giant, boat rides and Halloween activities at Groot-Bijgaarden Castle, with the festival running until 1 November.

3. Euronews

   17 Oct 2026, 05:14 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews reports that organisers expect 50,000 visitors at a pumpkin festival in Belgium.