Name: Walker Pumpkin Bash
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

Pumpkin Bash 2026 will be held on Saturday, October 3, from 10-11:30 am, at Walker Community Park (700 Cummings Ave NW). The change was made due to the ongoing construction of the new Walker Library.

Pumpkin Bash is our inaugural fall kickoff! Kids can enjoy free mini pumpkins, donuts, cider, a petting zoo, a pumpkin decorating station, trick-or-treating, and more! Costumes are encouraged!

Walker Pumpkin Bash

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