Feature story and photos by Larry H. Oskin
Clermont Showcase of Citrus is hosting its 3rd annual Pumpkin Ponderosa now through November 28, from 9 am – 7 pm.
Families are invited to pick their perfect pumpkins, make arts and crafts, play outdoor games, go on hayrides, take some great family photos and even enjoy a monster truck ride tour through the groves.
Fall Activities are available for all ages:
- Pick a pumpkin
- Pumpkin painting (weekends only)
- Outdoor games
- Hayrides
On October 30 from 12 pm – 7 pm – Come in costume!
Character Events
October 23 (12 – 2 pm) – Halloween Party with the Fairest Princess and Cinderella
October 30 (12 – 2 pm) Pumpkin Painting with the Pumpkin King and Rag Doll
(Most character events are $15 per person, but admission varies by event. A $5 non-refundable deposit is due upon making your reservation. Space is limited, and advance reservations are required. Contact (321) 394-4377 or info@showcaseofcitrus.com to reserve your spot.)
All regular family fun activities remain available including two playgrounds, monster truck tours, gem mining, feeding the farm animals, an old-time country store and U-Pick citrus which is anticipated to begin in mid-November.
Fall Concerts – Free live entertainment can be enjoyed on weekends from 2 to 5 pm. Bring blankets and folding chairs for the pavilion concerts.
Adult Happy Hour and Beer and Wine Tasting – Every day is Happy Hour from 4 pm to 6 pm, offering a variety of fresh fruit wine slushies, made with orange juice, apple cider, pineapple, strawberries and more.
Located in the rolling hills of Clermont, The Showcase of Citrus is family-owned by John Arnold, Jr. and operated by General Manager, Tara Boshell. The 2,500-acre estate cultivates over 50 varieties of citrus that began in 1989. Boshell notes, “You are welcome to come out here to our Pumpkin Ponderosa to relax and have fun in our fresh air attraction.
”Showcase of Citrus is located at 5010 South US Highway 27 in Clermont, FL 34714-9139 near Lake Louisa State Park. To learn more, visit their website at https://showcaseofcitrus.com/ Call 352-394-4377, or email Info@ShowcaseOfCitrus.com.
