Pumpkinfest would not be the same without the bleachers full of pumpkins painted or carved by kids. Whether learning in school or at home, kids are invited to decorate your pumpkin and place it on the bleachers by the Lion’s Den on Friday October 16th. (tape your name, age and contact information on the bottom…
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Announcing the Keene Pumpkin Festival 2020 Decorating Contest ! That’s right, start planning now how you might decorate in these categories: Best mailbox/end of driveway Best pumpkin Best scarecrow Best themed The winners of each of these categories will receive 3 – $100 gift cards from a variety of local businesses who have sponsored us…
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With last year’s record breaking turn out, we are happy to announce that all antique car enthusiasts can once again show off your car to the public. Whether your car is road worthy or not, this year you can take a picture of it and email it (with your name, the model and year of…
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A big thank you to all of the North Shore Public School students who carved/painted a pumpkin this year. We had 345 pumpkins that lined the main entrance to the 12th Annual Pumpkin Festival. This years winners are: Jr. Painted – Conner B Scariest – Ben D Most Original – Koby G Funniest – Natalie…
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Many have asked us where they can park while attending the Keene Pumpkin Festival. You can park at the Keene Arena, North Shore School, side streets and along Heritage Line and County Road 2. **Please note Heritage Line will be closed between 5th Street and County Road 2 for the parade**. Please be courteous and…
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Be sure to visit the Pumpkinfest Café at Keene United Church ( located in the Church hall) on Saturday. They will be serving coffee and muffins in the morning, followed by chili for lunch. Stop by to see the many opportunities to get involved in the wider community and/or use the services that are offered by…
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