It’s almost that time of year, when communities start holding their harvest festivals, which so often feature pumpkins. Here are a few I’ve learned about.
What: MAiZE at Temple Hall Farm Regional Park
Where: 15789 Temple Hall Lane
When: Sept. 8 – Oct. 29
Highlights:
- 11-acre cornfield maze
- hay rides
- pick-your-own pumpkins
For More Info: www.nvrpa.org/templehall.html
What: Circleville Pumpkin Show
Where: 159 East Franklin Street, Circleville, Ohio
When: Oct. 18 – 21
Highlights:
- Enormous pumpkins
- Really big pumpkin pie
- Contests: pumpkin toss, pie eating, etc.
For More Info: Pumpkinshow.com
What: World Pumpkin Chucking Championships
Where: Long Neck, Delaware
When: Nov. 3-5
Highlights:
- Machines designed to chuck pumpkins long distances
- Pumpkin pie contest
For More Info: www.punkinchunkin.com
What: Ukiah Country PumpkinFest
Where: Ukiah, Calif.
When: October
Highlights:
- Food
- Arts and crafts
- “Scarecrow City”
- Live music
- Pie eating contest
- Pumpkin weigh off
For More Info: www.cityofukiah.com/lifestyle/events.html
What: Pumpkins in the Park
Where: Cumberland Bowl Park, Route 58, Jonesville, VA
When: Oct. 27
Highlights:
- Face painting
- Pumpkin painting
- Hay rides
- Trick-or-Treating
For More Info: www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=27932
What: Pumpkin Festival
Where: Marker-Miller Orchards Farm Market
When: Oct. 28
Highlights:
- Wagon Rides
- Barrel Train Rides
- Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins
For More Info: www.markermillerorchards.com
