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 Pumpkinfest & Regatta, Damariscotta, ME. 207-592-6184;
damariscottapumpkinfest.com
Oct. 11
Frerich’s Farm Weigh Off, Warren, RI.
frerichsfarm.com
Ian Aldrich
Ian Aldrich is the executive editor at Yankee, where he has worked for more for 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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