Tappin' The Gourd 2025

Join us at Tap Yard on October 12th for Tappin’ the Gourd, our third annual Pumpkin Extravaganza!

🎃 Try 6+ of our Fall Faves from craft brewing legends for just $5 a glass! Savor the season with a special selection of pumpkin-themed craft beers from our friends at Southern Tier, NODA, Sugar Creek, and more.

At our third annual free pumpkin and beer festival, we’ve got a fun-filled day of fall festivities for the whole family to enjoy featuring live music, a pumpkin carving contest, pumpkin pie eating contest, and so much more! Pair all of this pumpkin fun with one of our pumpkin beers or fall cocktails. It's a match made in fall heaven!

🎉 What Else to Expect 🍻

Enjoy a delicious array $5 pumpkin-themed craft beer or treat yourself to a hand crafted delight from our seasonal Fall Cocktail menu. We’re serving up special brews that capture the essence of fall. 🎃 🍁

Pair your fall beverages with easy listening from String Theory Bluegrass Band from 3pm-6pm.

Show us your pumpkin carving skills! Enter our Pumpkin Carving Contest and let your imagination run wild.

Think you can gobble down the most pumpkin pie in record time? Compete for glory and amazing prizes in our Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest!

Fantastic Food Trucks will be on site throughout the day to keep your stomach satisfied.

Bring the whole family! We have tons of fun for the little ones, including arcade games, yard games, and fall activities so everyone can join in on the fall fun.

Don't miss out on the most exciting fall event in town! Grab your friends and family, put on your coziest sweater, and join us at Tap Yard on October 12th for the third annual Tappin’ The Gourd. It's the pumpkin-packed celebration you won't want to miss!

Host or Publisher Tap Yard Raleigh