20th Annual Pumpkin Patch: First Pick Preview Party

Friday, October 9th, 2026 5 – 8 p.m. Guests will have the first glance at over 5,000 handcrafted glass and ceramic pumpkins - sales limited Friday, October 9th, 2026 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 10/8/2026. There will be a limited number of tickets sold. Only members will be allowed to purchase tickets at the gate on Friday, October 9th. 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 Saturday, October 10th, 2026 10am-2pm FREE Admission on Saturday - unlimited pumpkin sales!