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Every October the town of Damariscotta Maine has a pumpkin festival.
Every year we say we’re going to attend. and every year we don’t. But my Facebook feed is always flooded with other people’s photos, so I’m going to share some.
The whole town gets in on the fun and local businesses along Main Street display some pretty fantastic gourds.
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Some are sweet.
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Some are funny.
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Some are downright weird.
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This is Wilbur, with Charlotte on her web right above him. Did you know that famous book was written in Maine? On a farm right up the coast.
Some pig indeed.
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This artichoke was fabulous.
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And the overall creativity factor?
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Off the charts.
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There was a really good assortment this year.
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But my favorite?
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The giant pumpkin crab in front of King Eider’s Pub, which happens to be our go to spot in town.
They held a naming contest.. and I heartily approve of the winner.
Lenny Crabitz.
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King Eider’s is famous for their sense of humor and exterior signs.
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Wish I’d been there to get this year’s tee shirt.
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Good grief!! Those make me want to take my marbles and go home!!! Wow what creativity!!!
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I know!
They out do themselves every year.
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👍👍👍
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Love the artichoke!
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I had to confess that I had to look up that town! Wow, so small but interesting.
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It’s a lovely waterfront village.
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Been there many times but alas not during the Pumpkin festival. I used to visit a friend everyone called Aunt Love. She lived right on the main street. She was from England and her full name was Lovedy. Appropriately, she really was a love. Anyway, Wowsah, what an array of pumpkins!
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We go there off and on during the year but never seem to make it for the festival.
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The artichoke… WOW!!! I also like the hamburger!
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I like to go to an annual Halloween event at the local cemetery (costumed actors telling life/death stories of various deceased) but the day-of ticket price increased to $45 and I’m not sure it’s worth that much to me.
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So clever!
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I love the Wilbur and Charlotte one. No I didn’t know the farm was in Maine. Other favorites are the artichoke and crab. Funny sign and t-shirt too. Very creative is right.
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It’s the town’s biggest annual event. There’s a pumpkin regatta and boat race as well.
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What a fun event!
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So good!
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They really are!
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Looks a fun town. I love the Artichoke one.
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That one was pretty special.
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I remember you sharing pics from this festival in years past. Always impressive! You really should go next year…no excuses!
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I wanted to go this year.
Stupid knee.
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