Beloved Manitoba pumpkin fair returns this weekend

A giant pumpkin is weight at the Roland Pumpkin Fair on Oct. 7, 2024. (Roland Pumpkin Fair/Facebook)

A Manitoba community is set to let the gourd times roll this weekend.

The Roland Pumpkin Fair is back for another year on Saturday, bringing families, friends and pumpkin lovers together to celebrate all things autumn and its signature fruit.

The fair features its popular giant pumpkin contest, an artisan market, food vendors, petting zoo, live entertainment and, of course, a giant pumpkin drop.

The fun kicks off at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast and wraps up at 5 p.m. at the harvest supper.

Details can be found on the fair’s website.