Keene Pumpkinfest in Keene, New Hampshire

Located in downtown Keene, Hew Hampshire, the Keene Pumpkinfest brings travelers of all ages from all around the world. It's like the Great Pumpkin Patch from Charlie Brown brought to life. Enjoy pumpkins of all sizes, shapes, and colors. There's a festival food court where you can find cheap festival eats like chili, fried dough, french fries, and even health options like a salad wrap.

While a children's parade entertain the wee ones, try your hand at pumpkin bowling using real bowling pins and pumpkins for balls. There's also a craft fair, and a leaning tower of pumpkins. When you feel the road calling you, head into downtown Keene where you'll find cute boutiques, fine dining restaurants, a deluxe historic theater, and many shops.

The Keene Pumpkin Festival welcomes college students so much, there's even a member of the local college community on the P-fest Action Team, who is in charge of making sure college students enjoy themselves responsibly at Pumpkinfest. Experience the kitchsy fun of Pumpkinfest for yourself in 2012. Check out this year's P-Fest!

Article by Lindsay

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