20th Annual Pumpkin Patch: First Pick Preview Party

WEATHER UPDATE - PUMPKIN PATCH POSTPONED TO: Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th

With an abundance of caution and concern for our community, and advice from knowledgeable sources, we have determined that we must postpone the 20th Anniversary Pumpkin Patch. While we are very disappointed, we look forward to celebrating this milestone on October 23rd and 24th. We will also host a Harvest Festival on October 31st. The format for the rescheduled Patch will be the same – Preview Party event the evening of October 23rd and the Pumpkin Patch, open and free to the public, on October 24th. We look forward to sharing thousands of artisan made pumpkins with you. But first, stay safe this weekend!

Those who already have tickets to Friday night will be transferred to the new preview party date of October 23rd. All refund requests will be honored - you can request a refund through eventbrite, or by emailing molly@firstcityart.org

Friday, October 9th, 2026 5 – 8 p.m. / NEW DATE: Friday, October 23rd 5 - 8 p.m.

Guests will have the first glance at over 5,000 handcrafted glass and ceramic pumpkins! Sales will be limited at this exclusive event.

The First Pick Preview Party includes beer & wine from our friends at Pensacola Bay Brewery (2 drink tickets per ticket purchase for those 21+), refreshments, music, art demonstrations, and of course - the opportunity to be the first to purchase your pumpkins!

FCAC Annual Pumpkin Patch is a signature event for Pensacola, and is the only Pumpkin Patch benefiting non-profit First City Art Center as an important cultural asset for the community. Pumpkin Patch allows FCAC to operate as a creative home for artists from all over the community!

The Pumpkin Crop

These unique pumpkins hand-made by members of FCAC’s glass and pottery communities come in all shapes, colors and sizes. Prices for glass and ceramic pumpkins begin at $20.

Guests are entitled to purchase 2 pumpkins with their First Pick Preview Party ticket - guests will have the opportunity to purchase up to 2 additional pumpkins with a single $15 donation to FCAC.

Limited Tickets will be Available

Member and Non-member tickets will be available for presale online until 10/22/2026. First Pick Preview Party Tickets can be purchased ONLINE prior to the event.

Members Enter Early

First City Art Center members enter first at 5 p.m. for the Preview Party! Become a member for early admission.

Non-member entry begins at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets

FCAC Member Price: $ 45

Non-Member Price: $ 50

Children under 12- FREE admission (full price ticket required to purchase pumpkins)

Preview Party Ticket does not include a pumpkin. Ticket includes the opportunity to purchase 2 pumpkins plus enjoy (2) complimentary beers or wine (21+)

Guests have the opportunity to purchase up to 2 additional pumpkins with a single $15 donation to FCAC

Rain or Shine Event. No Refunds will be offered.

Saturday General Admission Pumpkin Patch Sale / / NEW DATE: Saturday, October 24th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday, October 24th, 2026 10am-2pm

FREE Admission on Saturday - unlimited pumpkin sales!