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Where to Find Giant Pumpkins in New England

Check out some of the world’s biggest pumpkins (and their growers) in person at these festivals. Call ahead for specific weigh-off dates. More photos of giant pumpkins at: YankeeMagazine.com/big-pumpkins Sept. 12–18 The Big E, West Springfield, MA. thebige.com Sept. 25–28 Durham Fair, Durham, CT. durhamfair.com Oct. 3–14 Topsfield Fair, Topsfield, MA. topsfield.org Oct. 10–13 Damariscotta […]

By Ian Aldrich

Sep 04 2014

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Check out some of the world’s biggest pumpkins (and their growers) in person at these festivals. Call ahead for specific weigh-off dates. More photos of giant pumpkins at: YankeeMagazine.com/big-pumpkinsSept. 12–18The Big E, West Springfield, MA. thebige.comSept. 25–28 Durham Fair, Durham, CT. durhamfair.comOct. 3–14 Topsfield Fair, Topsfield, MA. topsfield.orgOct. 10–13 Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta, Damaris­cotta, ME. 207-592-6184; damariscottapumpkinfest.comOct. 11Frerich’s Farm Weigh Off, Warren, RI. frerichsfarm.com

Ian Aldrich

Ian Aldrich is the Senior Features Editor at Yankee magazine, where he has worked for more for nearly two decades. As the magazine’s staff feature writer, he writes stories that delve deep into issues facing communities throughout New England. In 2019 he received gold in the reporting category at the annual City-Regional Magazine conference for his story on New England’s opioid crisis. Ian’s work has been recognized by both the Best American Sports and Best American Travel Writing anthologies. He lives with his family in Dublin, New Hampshire.

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