Observed on

The Last Half of October (Varies by Area)

Observed by

German Speaking Countries

Country of Origin 

Germany

Celebrations/Customs

Food, Games, Parades and Celebrations Centered Around Pumpking Carving

Similar/Related to:

Halloween, Samhain, Dia de los Muertos

Key Points / Halloween Connection

- Germanic holiday celebrating the end of year harvest with a heavy focus on pumpkin themed food, games, entertainment and markets

Brief Bio

"Kürbisfest" means Pumpkin Festival in German and refers to various autumn festivals in German-speaking countries, celebrating the end of the year harvest with a focuse on pumpkins with food, games, entertainment, and the sale of decorated pumpkins and other goods. Notable events include the Schöneberg Kürbisfest in Berlin, featuring thousands of decorated pumpkins, retailers, and a children's corner.