Neptune Recaptures King Pumpkin Crown
New Concord’s Bill Neptune claimed the King Pumpkin Title Wednesday night at the 2025 Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Weigh Off.
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Committee Brings Pumpkin Market to Pumpkin Festival
The Barnesville Pumpkin Festival’s new Pumpkin Market is ready for visitors to explore vendors and children’s activities.
Visitors may find this Pumpkin Market in the East Main Street parking lot between Avenues of Barnesville and Cheffy Drugs.
Pumpkin Tab Available Online
The 72-page 2025 Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Tab is available online on the festival’s official website.
Pumpkin Festival Weigh Off Livestream Broadcast
The official weigh in of the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival will be livestreamed on the Belmont County Tourism Council Facebook page. The broadcast is a a production of JB Digital Media.
Let the Fun Begin
The festival unofficially begins today with the Festival Royalty Contest at Barnesville High School. Also taking place today is the escort procession of bikers, trucks and vehicles of all kinds escorting the Eyes of Freedom Display into town.
Summer Weather Takes a Toll on Growers Seeking the King Pumpkin Title
A season of pouring rain has left some pumpkins failing and others growing as they compete to be named the 2025 King Pumpkin.
Bethesda Public Library Activities
Several activities are scheduled at Bethesda Public Library this fall.
Pumpkin Festival Build Up
Information on the upcoming 61st Barnesville Pumpkin Festival posted on the organization’s Facebook Page this week is shared.
Zion Retreat Apple Cider Fest
The Zion Retreat Apple Cider Fest is an event of Saturday, September 13.
Pennyroyal Bluegrass Opens with Steve Ludwig and the Casual Hobos
The Pennyroyal Opera House fall program schedule will launch with Steve Ludwig and the Casual Hobos on September 26.