10/12/2026
We are looking forward to welcoming our community to the Fall Pumpkin Fest I Mini Market Fundraiser on Saturday, October 17, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Bent River Brewing Company in Rock Island.
This family-friendly event is more than a fun afternoon. It is an opportunity to come together and stand with survivors of domestic violence.
Shop with amazing local vendors, enjoy great food, and take part in our Pumpkin Painting Fundraiser. For just $10, you'll receive a pumpkin, painting supplies, access to our photo booth with printed photos, and the chance to support life-saving services for survivors. We have pumpkins for adults, kids, youth, and even dogs. Our pet-friendly painting option includes non-toxic paint so your furry friends can paw, boop, or roll their way to a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Dog tickets also include a pup cup.
Can't stay to paint? No problem. Take your pumpkin and supplies to go. If you're unable to attend the event, you can still reserve a pumpkin kit and pick it up from the Family Resources office.
We are honored to welcome Netflix Season 6 BBQ Showdown winner and 16-time Iowa Pork Grand Champion, Thyron Mathews, who will be serving up an incredible menu throughout the event. Thyron has generously committed to donating cash tips back to Family Resources to help support survivors in our community.
Each year, funding for domestic violence services continues to face significant challenges. No one should have to lose access to safety planning, advocacy, housing support, legal assistance, or crisis services because of funding cuts. Survivors deserve to be heard, believed, and supported when they need help most.
We need our community now more than ever. Whether you purchase a pumpkin, grab lunch, shop local vendors, enter our raffle, or simply help spread the word, your support makes a difference.
Pumpkin painting supplies are limited, so reserve your pumpkin today.
Ticket link for Pumpkin Painting in comments.