My First Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch at Magens Bay (2023)
Updated: 7 days ago
In 2023, I went to the Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch at Magens Bay on St. Thomas for the first time. The Virgin Islands Justice Initiative hosted this second annual event on October 14, 2023. The pumpkins caught my eye, but the people behind the tables kept me there. Here is what I saw, tasted, and learned, with my original photos and video from the day.
At the pumpkin patch
Pumpkins filled the grounds at Magens Bay. In my video, I stop where children were painting their pumpkins, including Bluey designs. Snow cones and face painting added to the family atmosphere. The photo gallery below shows scenes from my 2023 visit.
Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch signage at Magens Bay in 2023. Cotton candy being prepared at the 2023 Magens Bay Harvest Festival. Visitors enjoying the grounds at the 2023 Magens Bay festival. A carved pumpkin from the 2023 Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch.
Local food and makers
I came for the pumpkin patch, but I kept stopping to talk with the people at the tables. The festival gave local makers, food vendors, and community organizations a place to meet visitors face to face. These are the people and moments I wanted to remember.
What I tasted
At Goddess B’s Magic Pot, I tried bay-leaf lemonade and vegan banana bread. I also stopped at Pinky’s Delight for pumpkin-spice cake and chocolate. The video catches more conversations along the way, including a vendor talking about coquito.
People behind the booths
I left with a white, bedazzled hibiscus breast-cancer awareness shirt. I also met a maker of customizable pieces for moms and babies. Talking with the people who brought their work to the festival made those finds feel personal.
Community conversations
The video includes conversations at the Catholic Charities of the Virgin Islands, Disability Rights Center, and American Red Cross tables. I heard about community services, disability rights, and preparedness. That part of the day stayed with me as much as the pumpkin patch.
My 2023 Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch video
The embedded video above is my original walk-through of the 2023 festival. Watch it on YouTube for a closer look at pumpkin painting, local food and makers, and conversations with community groups.
What stayed with me
I went for my first pumpkin patch experience and left with stories from the people who made the day happen. These photos and this video are a record of that 2023 visit. If you were there too, I would love to hear what you remember.
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October 14, 2026: This is a historical recap of my October 14, 2023 visit. The original photos and video remain, alongside links to my Virgin Islands coverage, services and WhatsApp Channel.
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