You’re Invited to Beverly’s 2026 Great Pumpkin Smash!

Sunday, Nov 8th, 11am-2pm

📍Where: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (779 Cabot St, Beverly, MA). This property is an active farm on dirt and grass with bumps and uneven ground. This is not a fully accessible space.

Parking is not available onsite; we have secured two free parking lots a 1/4 walk away: Birch Plains and Axcelis. Free shuttle service is available from the Axcelis lot on a first come first serve basis. Scroll down to section 3 for more details.

🎃What: Join us for a fun fall day meant for all ages! Enjoy bluegrass music, lawn games, creative ways to compost pumpkins (smashing, hurling, squishing!), local food, drink & craft vendors, and educational information about composting and sustainable actions!.

🎟️Cost: Free entry; food, drinks, and craft items available for purchase. We will have a raffle with a bunch of awesome prizes!

📝Register Online: Sign up here to secure your spot for free event parking and entry. All adults must register online.

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by and registered with an adult. No pets are allowed at the event.

⬇️Scroll down for all the important details you need to know for this event. Thanks for joining us and helping to make this year’s Great Pumpkin Smash our best one yet!

Registration and Waiver Form Coming Soon!

* PLEASE READ * ACTION NEEDED ***

1. PRE-REGISTER TODAY. Help minimize the waiting and maximize the smashing!

ALL ADULTS MUST REGISTER - NO entry without registration
All minors under the age of 18 must attend with an adult

2. PUMPKIN COLLECTION SITES. We’ll need pumpkins to smash!

Between sunrise & sunset, Sunday, Nov 1 - Sunday November 8th at the New Entry Collection Bins stationed at the new community gardens parking lot at 779 Cabot Street. Kindly remove candles and plastic accessories prior to dropping off the pumpkins.

Drop-off options will also be available at the Beverly Public Elementary Schools the week of November 1st- more details with times to come!

3.PARKING PLAN

On-site parking is NOT possible.*
We have prepared two off-site parking locations nearby and a shuttle option from the lots. We suggest carpooling when you are able.
Parking lot options:
- Birch Plains Field (99 L P Henderson Rd), a ¼ mile walk along sidewalks and with a police detail to cross Cabot Street to the event. NO shuttle available from this parking lot.
- Axcelis Parking Lot(105 Sam Fonzo Drive). The entrance to this lot is off Sam Fonzo Dr - the SECOND LEFT after Birch Plains - and offers shuttle service to and from the event. Please avoid using the entrance from L P Henderson Dr.
- A free SHUTTLE will be available from the Axcelis parking lot. (This will be a 20-seat shuttle running continuously. First come first serve. The shuttle will be able to move about 85 people every half hour.)
Limited On-Site Parking for Individuals with Handicap Placards- pre-registration required
- On-site parking spaces are extremely limited and only available with advance registration and an official handicap placard. Email meg@greenbeverly.org for details and an accessible parking reservation.

Understand Pumpkin Smash takes place in a bumpy field at a busy farm and therefore, regrettably, is NOT a fully accessible event. Everyone attends at their own risk.

Email meg@greenbeverly.org for details and an accessible parking reservation.

4. Have Fun and Be Safe!

All guests must stay within designated areas on the property for their safety and to protect what farmers are growing. No one should go into buildings or on farm plots without a staff member.
Pet policy: While we are a bunch of animal lovers here, unfortunately no pets are allowed on the premises.
Items You May Want to Bring: Items to stay comfortable outside (ex. warm jacket, sunblock), shoes you are comfortable walking on uneven ground in.

5. Photo & Video Release Notice

By attending this event, you hereby give consent to Green Beverly and New Entry Sustainable Farming Project to photograph, film, videotape, and then use, reproduce, and publish said images of you and/or your children. You agree that photographs/negatives, film, or videotapes thereof shall constitute the sole property of Green Beverly and New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, with full right of disposition in any manner whatsoever, including posting to the organizations’ websites, social media accounts, or including in other communications. You hereby release Green Beverly New Entry Sustainable Farming Project and the organization's legal representatives and assigns from any claims whatsoever in connection with the use, reproduction, and publication of the images thereof.

Registration and Waiver Form Coming Soon!

Any questions? Contact Meg at Meg@greenbeverly.org

Green Beverly: Green Beverly’s mission is to help ALL Beverly residents and businesses lead more sustainable lives through actionable information, inspiration, and education.

New Entry Sustainable Farming Project: New Entry’s mission is to train and support new farmers, encourage resilient farming practices, facilitate access to local food and farm products, and build strong support networks for diverse agricultural communities.