PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
PAWTUCKET, RI; OCTOBER

Click on the upper thumbnails to see many of the carved pumpkins that we saw.  Most of these were carved into the outer surfaces of the pumpkins to make scenes and faces. The theme of the exhibit, which included 5000 pumpkins, was a history of the American experience told largely through the people - both real and Hollywood - that we recognize from those times. What made it unique was that all these people and scenes were carved onto the outer surfaces of pumpkins.

We are grateful to Kris's coworker, Maria, for these pictures. She remembered what Dennis forgot - a camera. Good job, Maria.

The show was held in McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket. McCoy is the home of beloved "Pawsox" baseball team and it hosted the longest professional baseball game in history. Learn about it here. It is worth looking at it.