Boston's Official Pumpkins Arriving Soon, Kick Off 10th Anniversary Party

BOSTON, MA — The 10th anniversary of the Boston Public Market is marked by the fall season.

On Oct. 14 at noon, the Boston Public Market (BPM) will launch its 10th anniversary year with the arrival of the Official Pumpkins of Boston — giant gourds delivered by forklift from Market vendor Red Apple Farm.

The annual tradition marks the start of BPM’s annual Harvest Party, the Market’s signature fundraising event, taking place on Oct. 16.

This year’s pumpkins come from the fields of Art Kazenski of Irving, Massachusetts, and are donated by Boston Public Market vendor Red Apple Farm of Phillipston, Massachusetts.

As for the Harvest Party, attendees can expect tastings from Market vendors, signature cocktails, live entertainment and other suprises.

While the Harvest Party is a joyful evening of food and fun, it also plays a critical role in sustaining the Market, officials said.

As the nonprofit steward of a year-round public market, Boston Public Market depends on the event to raise vital funds for its “Market on a Mission,” which subsidizes rent and supports local food entrepreneurs, hosts educational programming in the Market and throughout the community, expands access to healthy food for Boston-area residents, and strengthens partnerships to sustain New England’s culinary bounty.

“Reaching our 10th birthday is a powerful reminder of how much the Boston Public Market has grown in a decade,” said Cheryl Cronin, CEO of the Boston Public Market. “The Harvest Party not only celebrates our community, it also ensures the Market can continue to support local farmers, food makers, and small businesses for the next 10 years and beyond.”

Tickets start at $50 and are available now at the link here.

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