🎃 Pumpkin Festival Excursion! 🎃

🎃 Women’s Caucus Pumpkin Festival Excursion! 🎃

Hosted by Democrats Abroad Italy – Women’s Caucus

Join us for a day of full-on autumn joy as we celebrate the season at Italy’s spectacular Pumpkin Festival at the Oleggio Castello! Wander among more than 60,000 vibrant pumpkins from around the world, sculpted into dazzling displays across a castle’s park grounds. Enjoy live music, floating pumpkin boat rides, artisan pumpkin goods, and tasty seasonal treats—soups, pastas, desserts, and aperitivi—all pumpkin-themed, of course!

Bring your family, friends, and festive spirit—this event is perfect for all ages. Carve a jack-o’-lantern, tour the historic castle, or stay for the evening gala dinner inside the castle starting at 6 PM (optional, €65).

🕙 Schedule

• Date: Saturday 1 November 2025
• Festival Hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Women’s Caucus Meetup: Arrive at the Castello by 11:30 AM at Via Dal Pozzo 24. 

🚗 Getting There

Option 1: Carpool from Milan
We’ll depart Milan at 10:00 AM and arrive at the castle by 11:15–11:30 AM.
If you’d like to request a ride or offer open car seats, please write to [email protected]  include:

• Your name
• Phone number
• Neighborhood or area
• (For drivers) Number of available seats

Free parking is available on Via Monte Olegiasco 18, just a short walk to the venue.

Option 2: By Train
Take a train to Arona, then:

• Taxi (≈€12–15) or
• Bus Line 5 (€1–2) directly to the castle at Via Dal Pozzo 24.

🎟️ Tickets

Tickets can be purchased at the entrance or online in advance (recommended to skip lines). To purchase tickets in advance:  https://www.castellodellezucche.it/

Let’s meet over something festive and delicious—pumpkins, music, laughter, and good company!
RSVP today and help us match carpools!

 

WHEN

Saturday, November 01, 2025 at 11:30 AM Rome Time

WHERE

Castello dal Pozzo - "Castello delle Zucche"
Via Dal Pozzo 24
Oleggio Castello (NO) 28040
Italy
Google map and directions

CONTACT

Theresa Morelli
[email protected]

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