Yellow Flower

7000+

Jack O’Lanterns

2 Million+

Visitors

Captivating Audiences for Twenty-One Years in the Hudson Valley

23

Themed Displays

52

Nights

Yellow Flower

Top-Rated Fall Attraction

Illuminating the Night

Bigger, brighter, and more breathtaking than ever— step into a world of thousands of hand-carved jack o’lanterns lighting up the night! Marvel at larger-than-life displays, dazzling special effects, and an all-original soundtrack that brings the experience to life. See why this is one of the top-rated Halloween experiences in the country. Enjoy festive food, tasty drinks, and immersive fun for all!

Immersive Displays

Man and woman under pumpkins

Original Soundtrack

Pumpkin Statue of Liberty

“This is the best family-friendly Halloween attraction in the country.”

FODOR’S TRAVEL

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Interactive Experiences

Pumpkin Octopus
Pumpkin carnival man

Even More Photo-Ops

Wizard of Oz character outline

New Themes for 2025

Landmarks &
Dreamscapes

Follow the Yellow Brick Road, step under the big top for a circus like no other, and make some new farmyard friends—all carved out of pumpkins!

Premium VIP Experiences

Go Beyond the trail

Step inside the 18th-century Gourd & Goblet Tavern for bites, brews, and old-fashioned revelry…or drop by the Headless Horseman’s Hideaway for spooky vibes, Legend-themed cocktails, and a surprise visit from a certain infamous rider.

Spirited Settings

Woman and man seated at a table in tavern
Headless Horseman Icon

Seasonal Sips

Headless Horseman holding a tankard

Blaze Is Meant to Be Shared

New site, who dis? 🎃👻 Friday is opening night of The Great Jack O'lantern Blaze, and our website got a major glow up just in time. Check out our new website 🔗pumpkinblaze.org! The website covers all things Blaze, including: 🎟️Purchasing tickets ❓Answers to all of your questions 🗓️Planning your visit with information on how to get there, parking, trains, restaurants, and where to stay We can't wait to see you online and along the pumpkin trail!
The countdown is on—only ONE week to go! Soon, Van Cortlandt Manor will come alive with jack o’lanterns, magical displays, and the sounds of fall nights. Each twist and turn of the trail holds news surprises, we've got new experiences to check out, including The Headless Horseman's Hideaway, cider donuts to savor, and local beer and wine to sip! Opening weekend is almost here… who’s coming to experience the magic? Comment below! 🎃
🍁 Hello, September! Blaze season is just around the corner—get ready for pumpkins, magic, and jack o'lanterns that will light up autumn nights.
Did you know? The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is back for its 21st year, lighting up the Hudson Valley from September 12 – November 16 across 52 magical nights! Some Blaze stats that might blow your mind: 🎃 2+ million visitors have experienced Blaze since 2005 🎃 7,000+ pumpkins on display 🎃 25,000 live pumpkins used each year, call carved by hand by a team of 12 artists 🎃 1,000 volunteers help light the pumpkins over the 52 nights—it takes almost 2 hours to light them all! 🎃 An all-original soundtrack created by Richard Christy plays throughout the event Tickets are available now, link in bio.
Did you know The Gourd & Goblet Tavern is located inside an 18th-century building? The Van Cortlandt Manor Ferry House once welcomed travelers crossing the Croton River. Inside, visitors could find a meal, rent a room, and trade the latest news of the day before continuing north along the Albany Post Road. Today, the tradition continues! Step into the historic Ferry House during The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze and enjoy seasonal sips and festive treats in a space that has been serving travelers for over 200 years. Capacity is limited and entry is available ONLY with The Gourd & Goblet Tavern Experience at Blaze: Hudson Valley tickets. 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now, link in bio.
Ever wonder how The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze comes to life? From sketching designs to carving thousands of pumpkins by hand, it takes a whole team of artists and makers to transform Van Cortlandt Manor into a Halloween wonderland. Go behind the scenes with this video to see how the magic happens—and then experience it for yourself this fall! 🎥 Watch the full video—link in bio! 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now. Don’t wait—this fan-favorite event sells out fast!
It's time to put your Halloween knowledge to the test with some 🎃 trivia! 🗽You'll see a version of the Statue of Liberty at Blaze, but if you stacked up pumpkins, the real Statue of Liberty would be about 305 pumpkins high 🌊 The average pumpkin weighs as much as three jellyfish (you'll see some next to the windmill!) 🐎The average horse's weight is equivalent to about 73 pumpkins 🌻It would take eight pumpkins stacked up to reach the height of the average sunflower What are some of your favorite displays you've seen at Blaze over the years? Let us know below and we'll share some more fun trivia! Visit The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze this fall to see new displays: landmarks, movie scenes, and more! Tickets are available now at the link in bio.
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