The Barnesville Pumpkin Festival, a tradition loved by area residents, reaches people worldwide, including a couple from Italy who joined the festival Friday evening.
Italy natives Ricardo Zanini and Marta Raffaello, who are key contributors at Pietro Fiorentini in Weirton, WV, traveled to the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival for an evening.
Here are Pumpkin Festival highlights for Sunday, September 28.
The auction of the King Pumpkin along with the carved pumpkin and six handblown glass pumpkins Saturday afternoon following the parade netted over $20,000 for the festival.
Once again, Guy Smithhisler, professional pumpkin carver and food artist from Columbus, came to Barnesville to share his artistic talents with festivalgoers.
Pumpkin Festival goers spent Wednesday night seeing friends, watching the weigh-off and eating food.
Saturday shorts reports Friday night varsity football scores for Barnesville and neighboring Union Local, Buckeye Trail, Shenandoah and Monroe Central high schools.
Here are Pumpkin Festival highlights for Saturday, September 27.
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 […]
The pumpkin pie baking contest took place Thursday on the Pumpkin Stage. Sixteen bakers competed to be named the best pumpkin pie baker. The judges were Jeff Miller, Mike Potter, and Lynn Spizenski. The pies were judged on appearance and taste. Liz McKelvery organized the event. Johnson Family Pottery sponsored the contest. First, Second, and […]
The Barnesville Pumpkin Festival offers a free shuttle bus where visitors may ride the service Saturday and Sunday of the week.