The Marehay Pumpkin Trail began in 2020 during the Covid restrictions as a fun and safe way for children to celebrate the spooky season. Over the years, it has grown in popularity, with more and more residents decorating their homes and streets buzzing with families enjoying Trick-or-Treating. In 2022, the event introduced the country’s first and only community pumpkin display, inviting residents, local groups, and businesses to showcase their creativity by carving pumpkins for everyone to enjoy.

Event details

Virtual map

We’ve created a virtual map to help Trick-or-Treaters find the best-decorated houses in our village. It’s a fun way to make this Halloween even more exciting for everyone! If you'd like your decorated house to be included on the map, simply email your address to marehaypumpkintrail@gmail.com. Don't miss out on being part of this spooky celebration!

To view the map on your mobile click here.

Community pumpkin display

The focal point of the celebration is our one-of-a-kind pumpkin display, showcasing dozens of beautifully carved pumpkins donated by members of the community. It's a wonderful opportunity to admire the creativity and effort put into these festive works of art. If you'd like to contribute and have your carved pumpkin featured in the display, we’d love your donation! Please ensure pumpkins are dropped off at 17 Poppyfields between the 30th and 31st of October. Join us in making this celebration truly special!

Prizes

Houses added to the virtual map, pumpkins donated to the display and costumed Trick or Treaters will be entered in to the following competition categories with trophies, prizes and bragging rights up for grabs:

• Best Decorated House
• Best Children's Carved Pumpkin
• Best Carved Pumpkin
• Best Costume