{"id":27674,"date":"2019-10-16T04:11:53","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T03:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/?p=27674"},"modified":"2019-12-03T12:46:55","modified_gmt":"2019-12-03T12:46:55","slug":"the-keene-pumpkin-festival-new-hampshire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/events-festivals\/the-keene-pumpkin-festival-new-hampshire.htm","title":{"rendered":"The Legacy of Keene, New Hampshire"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a02b412dde97\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a02b412dde97\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/events-festivals\/the-keene-pumpkin-festival-new-hampshire.htm\/#the_record-breaking_pumpkin_festival\" >The Record-Breaking Pumpkin Festival<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/events-festivals\/the-keene-pumpkin-festival-new-hampshire.htm\/#the_pride_and_legacy_of_keene\" >The Pride and Legacy of Keene<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/events-festivals\/the-keene-pumpkin-festival-new-hampshire.htm\/#the_endless_bounties_of_the_festival\" >The Endless Bounties of the Festival<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_record-breaking_pumpkin_festival\"><\/span>The Record-Breaking Pumpkin Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are you a sucker for experiencing new and exciting things? If yes, then you definitely must delve in the sheer indulgence of the Keene Pumpkin Festival. The entire glamour that goes in one of Keene\u2019s much-awaited and exciting events of the year makes it worthy of the hype. Imagine tens of thousands of carved out jack &#8211; o\u2019- lanterns that sparkle in the streets of this beautiful town as Halloween approaches. The festival has ample in store for you. So join the thousands of visitors that flock to Keene, New Hampshire; each year, towards Halloween, to indulge in the true spirit of this festive season. This event is your chance to be immersed in an exciting Halloween holiday by booking your cheap airline tickets to USA. So let the October festivities begin!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_pride_and_legacy_of_keene\"><\/span>The Pride and Legacy of Keene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pride-and-Legacy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"happy kids and pumpkin festival\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pride-and-Legacy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pride-and-Legacy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pride-and-Legacy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pride-and-Legacy.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The beautiful town of Keene in New Hampshire,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/flights\/usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USA<\/a>, is known for boasting one of the most happening and fun-filled Halloween festivals since the year 1991. \u00a0Presented as a gift to the community by its newly formed Downtowns\u2019 merchants back then; it was meant to revive the market from its declining economy.\u00a0 Promoting the brilliant idea of breaking a world record by coming together to carve a few pumpkins, became their salvation. People joined hands, and the practice became a phenomenon. The festival itself promoted community and harmony; with no monetary gains. It gained popularity among the masses as everyone felt a part of creating magic when thousands of lanterns lit in the darkness. The event grew, and sponsors hosted it for the enthusiastic community; which managed to keep the world record for eight straight years. Seeing many up\u2019s and down\u2019s from financial backing, the festival revived over the years with the efforts of Let it Shine Inc. and the Property Brothers. Re-establishing the World record lost to Boston in 2006, Keene managed to light over 30,500 lanterns. The festival has continued over the past few years by featuring the creativity of school children, despite the waxing and waning in between. Each year the people of Keene try to amass more jack-o\u2019-lanterns than the previous year, making this occasion bigger and brighter. For the year 2019, the festival is scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 27<sup>th<\/sup>. So make sure you get yourself a hold of a grand bargain deal to the town of Keene, New Hampshire. You could be a part of this fantastic and adventure-filled festival.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_endless_bounties_of_the_festival\"><\/span>The Endless Bounties of the Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Endless-bounties-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A kid and a pumpkin\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Endless-bounties-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Endless-bounties-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Endless-bounties-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Endless-bounties.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The festival has grown in multitudes since the making of the Guinness Record. This town has a glorious number of pumpkin jack-o\u2019-lanterns that dazzle the streets. So if you\u2019re thinking of indulging in all the shimmering lights from thousands of lanterns this Halloween, then this is where you ought to be.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from the mesmerising experience of standing amidst tens of thousands of lit-up jack-o\u2019-lanterns, the Keene Pumpkin Festival is a perfect family spot. You can have great fun at the big pumpkin weigh-off. (ever seen a 1000 pound pumpkin?) Take your kids, face painting, to the pumpkin pyramid, inside the hay bale maze or petting zoo; the fun-time never ends! The children will love the horse-wagon rides and exclusive performances. You can even explore the shops and yummy food outlets. Enjoy live music when in Lion\u2019s Pub or see the decorative parade on the streets of Keene. Raffle draws and tractor shows are just another cherry on top. You can even indulge in the works of local artists on display here, or explore the beer garden. All the festival-goers are offered pies, treats, and refreshments. There is no better way to get you started for the festive Halloween season!<\/p>\n<p>So don\u2019t forget to indulge in this festival\u2019s thrilling activities; there is plenty happening in the small town of Keene this month. You do not want to miss the opportunity of a lifetime. Be a part of all the excitement and commotion leading up to the festival is that has gotten Keene buzzing!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Record-Breaking Pumpkin Festival Are you a sucker for experiencing new and exciting things? If yes, then you definitely must delve in the sheer indulgence of the Keene Pumpkin Festival. 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