The pumpkin festival in Keene, NH http://www.pumpkinfestival.org/ is a festival to remember.
The last time I attended, the jack-o-lantern count was at 13,000. Registration for last year was over 30,000. Nothing prepared us for the volume of pumpkins that we saw, and the variety of creativity that abound. They were positioned on countless bleachers, multiple stackers, benches, and tables; doing nothing but making us smile ear to ear. People made carvings of their trade, their art, their imagination. It was truly unbelievable, and so much fun to stop by, look and admire. Just before dusk, they have countless volunteers lighting the jack-o-lanterns. It was a sight to behold, just indescribable. To see them up close and personal during the day is very special. You can admire people's ability to represent their creative side. And at night, well just imagine that many votive candles being lit - it's magical! Should you ever be near Keene, NH in mid-October, I highly recommend you to stop by and savor the fun of it all!
how i would love to see that!
ReplyDeleteYou must attend the van Cortland Manor "blaze" - millions of pumpkins on show, it is fantastic, the first year I went - my eyes never shut once!!
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WOW....what a mountain of pumpkins.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, andrea
I think pumpkin carving is my favorite thing about this time of year. I would be in heaven at this festival!
ReplyDeleteThis would be a fun to attend. Every time I see a Jack or Jacqueline- o-lantern brings me back to a young one siting at the table with my dad carving out my pumpkin. Enjoy my friend! xoxo
ReplyDeletewhat a cool photo! It makes me think and fell fall even though i am in California. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I'd love to see that! We used to carve an average of 20 pumpkins each Halloween, but haven't been able to make the time for more than a few for the past few years.
ReplyDeleteHow cool!
ReplyDeleteI bet that festival is fun! I love all of the different faces on the pumpkins in the pictures. The Pumpkin Festival sounds like a good road trip idea!
ReplyDeleteI love to see pumpkins lined up like that -- and these are also carved!!!
ReplyDeleteHow fun!! I've heard about this...I almost went to school near Keene and this makes me wish I had. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - that's fantastic! I would love to see it in person.
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ReplyDelete~ Amy :o)
Would like to go book a flight to
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Thank you for this special blog.
How fun to see this pumpkin array. Don't forget to see my latest post in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
ReplyDeleteReally appreciate this post...hmmm, I wonder how far Keene is from our home. Would be great to see. My husband may be carving a pumpkin today for a "Spooky Art Show" in Kennebunk, Maine put on by the Maine Illustrators Collective at a local book store.
ReplyDeleteWOW, that sounds like a creative creature's paradise! I love halloween mainly because there are so many crafty options. Also love Keene, not too far from my house in Southern Vermont. Maybe we can meet up! I'd love to give you some of my morning glory 'carnival' seeds! XO
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