11th Annual Hugo Pumpkin Festival Fundraiser

Hugo Pumpkin Festival - 11th Annual Celebration
Location: Endangered Ark Foundation, Hugo, OK

The 11th Annual Hugo Pumpkin Festival is a fall experience like no other, hosted by the Endangered Ark Foundation in Hugo, Oklahoma. This one-of-a-kind event blends the charm of traditional autumn activities with the rare opportunity to interact with endangered Asian elephants.

More than just a celebration of the season, the Hugo Pumpkin Festival is a fundraiser, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the care and conservation of the elephants at the foundation. Your visit helps ensure the well-being of these incredible animals and supports vital preservation efforts.

What Makes It Unique:

Elephant Encounters: Feed, meet, and learn about the elephants during special encounter times available on select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Classic Fall Fun: Enjoy a pumpkin patch, hayrides through the elephant reserve, bounce houses, inflatable obstacle courses, hay mountain, barrel train rides, fall-themed photo ops, and more.

Extra Activities (additional cost): Pumpkin launching, crafts, high-rise slide, Wipe-Out Challenge, scavenger hunt, and more.

Special Events: Celebrate elephant birthdays, trick-or-treat with the herd, and enjoy sweet treats during Halloween weekends.

Admission:

$10 for ages 3+ (kids 2 and under are free)

Advance online ticket buyers receive a 10% discount on admission and elephant feedings.

Dates: September 26 - November 2, 2025
Hours:

Fridays: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Saturdays: 12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Sundays: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Don't miss your chance to be part of this magical, memory-making event while supporting a noble cause. The Hugo Pumpkin Festival truly is an autumn adventure unlike any other.

Visit hugopumpkinfestival.com for details and tickets

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