By Amy Brady // 3 Comments
The Keene Pumpkin Festival in Keene, New Hampshire is the kind of event you have to see to believe. Last year the total pumpkin count was 25,644. This year even more are expected on October 16th when folks from all around bring their customized pumpkins to Keene for the 16th annual pumpkin festival.
The jack-o-lanterns line the streets of downtown Keene, set up on huge scaffolds. At night they are even illuminated, creating a spectacular glow of pumpkin colored light into the night. This event, like any good fall festival, is complete with craft and art vendors, live music and entertainment, fireworks and of course lots of 
great food (last year Tim unsuccessfully tried to eat his weight in cider donuts).
So carve your pumpkin and take it to the Keene Pumpkin Festival! Help them reach their world record goal this year of 29,000 pumpkins – topping their old world record which was just short of that. For lots of information about the festival and a schedule of this years event, check out www.pumpkinfestival.org.
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Deb Miller
6 months ago
We would love to participate in the Pumpkin Festiva. We own Yeeyees Vermont Specialty Products in St. Johnsbury VT. We do multiple fairs and festivals across New England. We made pickles, jams, relish, salsa, dilly beans, pickle beets, etc. I look forward to hearing from you.
Deb Miller
802-748-4207 (cell) 802-535-6876
Deb Miller
6 months ago
My husband and I own Yeeyees Vermont Specialty Products and would love to participate in the Pumkin Festitval. We make salsa, pickles, relish’s, jams, dilly beans, pickles beets, etc. We do multiple shows across New England.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Deb Miller
802-748-4207
(cell) 802-535-6876
Scott
5 months ago
I’ve been to the Pumpkin Fest a few times now and for anyone wondering, its tough finding lodging in and around Keene unless you book very early. Brattleboro is a good bet.