Read 'Houston Pumpkin Festival parade draws thousands' from the Observer-Reporter
Thousands line Pike Street in Houston on the 2nd Saturday each October to enjoy the Pumpkin Festival Parade.
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Read 'Houston Pumpkin Festival a treat' from the Observer-Reporter
The Annual Pumpkin Festival Parade features floats, area haunted houses, dance schools, fire trucks, and local politicians. The parade also features a costume contest for local youngsters.
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Read 'In Houston, it is all about the pumpkins' from the Observer-Reporter and watch a video of the Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest
Contestants race to eat an 8" Bob Evans Pumpkin Pie in the Annual Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest at the Houston Pumpkin Festival. The current record is an entire pie in 2 minutes and 41 seconds.
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Read 'Pick of the Patch' in LIVING IN WASHINGTON COUNTY Magazine
The September/October 2012 Edition of LIVING IN WASHINGTON COUNTY magazine has featured an article, "Pick of the Patch - The Houston Pumpkin Festival Has Grown into a Southwestern Pennsylvania Tradition" by Karen Mansfield. Click on the Icon to the left to read the article!
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A Community Tradition since 1984!
The Houston Pumpkin Festival is a three-day community tradition held annually during the second weekend of October in Houston, Pennsylvania. Located at the American Legion Post #902 Picnic Grounds, the festival features family fun for all ages including; over 175 food and craft vendors, music and entertainment, children's games and activities, a parade, and many pumpkin related contests. Admission into the festival is FREE! Proceeds from the festival benefit the Houston Volunteer Fire Department. This website serves to provide the most up-to-date news and information about the festival for both its visitors and participants.
-Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- Limited Handicapped Parking is available at the Festival Grounds
- Please No Pets and No Bicycles
-Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- Limited Handicapped Parking is available at the Festival Grounds
- Please No Pets and No Bicycles
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR 2016 CORPORATE SPONSORS!!!
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Houston Pumpkin Festival sponsored by the Houston Volunteer Fire Department is to promote the hospitality of our local community to everyone who visits the festival by providing activities and entertainment for all ages.
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