Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday and made our first-ever Trunktoberfest a huge success! And special thanks to all our volunteers and vendors! Here's a pic of Lucy with our beach pumpkin patch! 🎃🐘

Today is the day! Lucy's Trunktoberfest has just begun! Come on down and join all the fall fun! We have beach hayrides, a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, food trucks, and more! 🎃🍂🐘

Lucy's first-ever Trunktoberfest is this Saturday! Who will we see there?! 🍂🎃🐘

🎃🐘 Trunktoberfest is THIS SATURDAY! 🐘🍂

Think hayrides, pumpkins, cozy treats, and plenty of photo ops with yours America's Best Roadside Attraction, Lucy!

And bakers… this is your moment! 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳 Enter our Baking Contest with your best apple or pumpkin creation. Entries are judged on presentation, flavor, and texture — so bring your A-game (and maybe a secret spice or two 😉).

🗓️ When: Saturday, Oct 18, 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Where: Lucy the Elephant, Margate City
🥧 Baking contest: Apple & pumpkin categories! Prizes + bragging rights! Link to enter in the comments!

See everyone this Saturday! 🎃🍂🐘

🚨 Weather Update: Due to inclement weather, Lucy will be closed tomorrow (Sunday, 10/12).

We’re planning to reopen on Columbus Day (Monday)—weather permitting. ☀️🌧️

Thanks for your patience, and please stay safe out there! 💛🐘

Can you believe this incredible find?! This 1884 painting by Edmund Darch Lewis — “Atlantic City Beach Scene with Elephant” — features none other than Lucy herself! Posting a photo of the full painting followed by a zoomed-in shot so you can see our girl standing proudly on the Jersey Shore more than 140 years ago! 🎨🐘

🎃🍎 Calling All Bakers! 🐘🍂

Think your baking skills are the crème de la crème? Show them off at Lucy’s Trunktoberfest Baking Competition! This year we’re spotlighting two delicious categories: Apple and Pumpkin.

Your entries will be judged on presentation, flavor, and texture—so bring your best! Whether it’s a show-stopping pie, a perfect tart, or a creative twist on a classic, Lucy wants to taste it!

📅 When: During Trunktoberfest on October 18
📍 Where: Lucy the Elephant

⏰ All entries must be dropped off between 10AM-12PM

A prize will be given to the winner in each category. So dust off your apron and sign up today! Sign-up form is in the comments. 🧁✨

We’ve received many calls and emails asking if Lucy is open during the federal government shutdown. Rest assured, Lucy is not funded by federal dollars and is unaffected. In fact, most of Lucy's funding comes from private donations, ticket sales for tours, and gift shop purchases. Lucy remains open as usual! So, come on by and say hello! 🍂🐘

This 1932 Popular Mechanics article on Lucy is such a fantastic find! We pasted the full text of the article in the comments for you to enjoy! ✨🐘

Double trouble: A full moon above and a full moon below! 😂 Check out this fantastic drone shot that was recently shared with us, taken during the Strawberry Moon on June 22, 2024. 🌕🐘

Lucy's Trunktoberfest is just around the corner! 🎃🍂🐘 We can't wait to celebrate with all of you! Who will we see there?!

With the old gift shop now gone, we have a brand-new, unobstructed view of Lucy looking north. Here she is just a few days ago basking in the sunrise, standing watch over the Jersey Shore as she’s been for more than 140 years. ✨🐘

Another rare photo from Lucy's archives! In the mid-2000s, Lucy's howdah was struck by lightning and had to be rebuilt. This photo shows the repaired howdah being placed back on. Lucy has weathered it all and still stands tall! ⚡️🐘

Lucy is glowing in today's beautiful sunrise—and it’s a day full of reasons to celebrate!

❤️🐘 National Elephant Appreciation Day – honoring Lucy and all elephants who inspire awe and wonder.

🍂🎃 First Day of Fall – crisp air, golden light, and a gorgeous season down the shore.

🍎🍯 Rosh Hashanah – wishing all who celebrate a sweet and joyful new year. Shanah Tovah!

From Margate to the world, Lucy's sending everyone warmth, light, and love today and every day!