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10 Awesomely Geeky Jack-o'-Lanterns

Cameron Simcik — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:05:06 +0000

We’re self-proclaimed Halloween geeks. But honestly, how can you not be? There are so many ways to celebrate the holiday that by the time October 31st rolls around, our entire lives are defined by creepy stuff and ridiculous garb. Our pets aren’t big fans of the festive takeover, but that’s never stopped us from dressing them up as a turkey dog!

300-Pound Pumpkin Stolen From Illinois Farm Stand

Donald Deane — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 14:39:15 +0000

Over the weekend, a massive 300-pound pumpkin displayed at Hammer's Farm Market in Peoria, Illinois, went missing and may have been taken by thieves. We're not sure what's more impressive -- actually growing a 300-pound pumpkin or working out the logistics to steal one.

Heaviest Pumpkin Ever Nets Man $15,000

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:10:07 +0000

Ron Wallace was able to grow a pumpkin to 2,009 pounds. And now the Greene, RI man is $15,500 richer for it. The gigantic gourd took top weight prize at the Topsfield Fair in Rhode Island, netting Wallace $5,500. Then he got an additional $10,000 for passing the one ton (2,000 pound) mark. On top of [...]

World's Largest Pumpkin Turned Into World's Largest Pumpkin Zombie Carving [PHOTO]

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:33:13 +0000

A 1,818.5 pound pumpkin that currently holds the world record for the largest pumpkin is being carved into a macabre spectacle of flesh-hungry zombies. Artist Ray Villafane, who specializes in creative pumpkin carving, is behind the gruesome sculpture that he carved as part of the New York Botanical Garden’s “Haunted Pumpkin Garden.” The record breaking [...]

1,600-Pound Giant Pumpkin Takes Top Prize at New England Contest [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:13:39 +0000

At this year’s New England Pumpkin Growers Weigh-Off in Rhode Island, a boulder-sized monster pumpkin weighing in at more than 1,600 pounds took the top prize. Gourd almighty! While gargantuan, the pumpkin missed setting the world record by only 150 pounds. Still, can you imagine all the pies it would make? [MSNBC] Read Original: 1,600-Pound Giant [...]

Gourds Gone Wild! 10 Awesomely Artistic Jack O' Lantern Carvings [PICTURES]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:48:53 +0000

Hurricane Irene flooded dozens of pumpkin patches this year, leading to what many say will be an unprecedented shortage — and price increase — for those wanting to carve traditional Halloween Jack O’ Lanterns.

That said, even a hurricane won’t stop the super-creative types who work their magic to create stylish artwork on pumpkins every year.

Pumpkins in Short Supply This Year

Eric Meier — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:45:12 +0000

The tropical systems, Irene and Lee, that dropped a ruinous amount of rain on Upstate New York and elsewhere in the Northeast have caused devastation to this year’s pumpkin crop. Wholesale prices have doubled and farmers are searching several states away to get pumpkins to fill the demand for Halloween. The damage is so severe, [...]