Herbstfeste in Sachsen

Freital, Sachsen · Kinder (2-10); Erwachsene (11-66); Senioren (67+); Familie (2 Erw. + 2 Kinder)

Kürbishausen, on the Oskarshausen estate grounds in Freital near Dresden, is Saxony's largest pumpkin exhibition, displaying over 50,000 pumpkins including a giant pumpkin pyramid and themed sculptures ('pumpkin Olympics' in 2026). The 2026 season runs 2 September to 15 November, daily, with a harvest market, craft workshops, and pumpkin-based food.

Augustusburg (OT Lichtenwalde), Sachsen

The Kürbisfestival at Schloss & Park Lichtenwalde in Augustusburg, Sachsen, stages an Ancient-Rome theme across the baroque park using thousands of pumpkins. The 2026 edition runs 29 August to 1 November and includes a giant-pumpkin carving festival (26–27 Sept), a pumpkin-weighing championship (6 Sept), and a Halloween week with fire shows (17–18 Oct) and lantern-lit tours (29–31 Oct).