Squashcarver Returns
Once again, Guy Smithhisler, professional pumpkin carver and food artist from Columbus, came to Barnesville to share his artistic talents with festivalgoers.
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Pumpkin Festival Brings Family and Friends Together
Pumpkin Festival goers spent Wednesday night seeing friends, watching the weigh-off and eating food.
Perfect Weather for Pumpkin Run
A record number of runners were registered for the 2025 Barnesville Pumpkin Festival 5-K early Saturday morning.
Pumpkin Daily Delights: Saturday’s Festival Highlights
Here are Pumpkin Festival highlights for Saturday, September 27.
Festival Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest Winners
The Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest occurred on the Pumpkin Stage on Thursday. With their hands behind their backs, contestants ate a piece of pumpkin pie as fast as they could. The contest had three age groups. Cash prizes were awarded. First received $10, second $5, and third $3. The champion pie eater was presented with […]
Festival Offers Free Shuttle Bus and Police Offer Travel, Parking Advice
The Barnesville Pumpkin Festival offers a free shuttle bus where visitors may ride the service Saturday and Sunday of the week.
Woodsfield Savings Bank Manages the Pumpkin Festival Parade for the Last Year
After five years of managing the Pumpkin Festival Parade, Woodsfield Savings Bank is handing over the reins to another company for next year.
Ribbon Cutting Opens 2025 Festival
Early Thursday evening, Belmont County Tourism Director Jackee Pugh cut the ribbon to officially open the 61st annual Barnesville Pumpkin Festival. Pugh was joined by pumpkin festival committee members, John Rataiczak, “official voice of the festival”, and the festival royalty, Queen Ella Keller, Festival Princess Maggie Schnegg and Mini Miss Rose Jefferis. WTOV Meteorologist Nathan […]
Barnesville Police Report
Excerpts from the Barnesville Police Log September 15-21 are reported this week.
Pumpkin Daily Delights: Friday’s Festival Highlights
Here are Pumpkin Festival highlights for Friday, September 26.