# Autumn pumpkin festivals in Mexico and Guatemala

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/autumn-pumpkin-festivals-in-mexico-and-guatemala
> Updated: 2026-10-25T12:44:53.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Seasonal pumpkin-themed celebrations and traditions have been observed in Central America and Mexico. In Tecpán, Guatemala, the Rincón Suizo Farm scheduled its traditional Pumpkin Festival for early October, offering family activities such as train rides, treehouse visits, and pumpkin decorating.

Later in the season, the Monclova Pumpkin Festival at Ecoparque Monclova in Mexico achieved a record attendance, drawing 25,513 visitors in a single day. The event featured themed decorations and recreational activities for families.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Pumpkin festivals draw large crowds and record attendance in Mexico and Spain

Pumpkin festivals in Monclova, Mexico, and San Esteban de Gormaz, Spain, drew significant crowds and featured record-breaking pumpkin weights and attendance.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pumpkin-festivals-draw-large-crowds-and-record-attendance-in-mexico-and-spain

### 2026-09-29: Pumpkin festivals and seasonal traditions arrive in Guatemala and Mexico

Rincón Suizo Farm in Tecpán, Guatemala, will host a Pumpkin Festival this October, featuring train rides and family activities, alongside seasonal culinary traditions like pumpkin bread.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pumpkin-festivals-and-seasonal-traditions-arrive-in-guatemala-and-mexico

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