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Inflatable Slide
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
THE FESTIVAL HAS MANY FUN ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES INCLUDING A INFLATABLE SLIDE AND BOUNCER, A 30' ROCK-WALL, EURO BUNGEE, TRAIN RIDES, HORSE RIDES, PUMPKIN DECORATING, A PETTING ZOO, FACE PAINTING, AND CARRIAGE RIDES.
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ANNUAL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL PARADE
THE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL PARADE IS HELD ON SATURDAY AT 10AM ON PIKE STREET FROM SHADY AVE. (PIE PLACE) TO CHERRY AVE. (CO-GOs). THE PARADE LASTS ABOUT AN HOUR FEATURING FLOATS, AREA HAUNTED HOUSES, LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS, HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BANDS, DANCE GROUPS, AND LOCAL POLITICIANS.
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The parade proceeding down Pike Street
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Festival patrons walking through the rows of arts and craft vendors
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OVER 175 FOOD AND CRAFT VENDORS
THE FESTIVAL FEATURES OVER 150 ART AND CRAFT VENDORS IN ADDITIONAL TO MORE THAN 20 FOOD VENDORS.
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MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
THE FESTIVAL FEATURES MUSIC ACTS AND LOCAL BANDS EACH DAY RANGING IN GENRES FROM CLASSIC ROCK TO COUNTRY AND EVEN AN ALL VOCAL GROUP. BANDS PERFORM ON THE MAIN PAVILION STAGE. CHECK THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR SPECIFIC LISTINGS.
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A classic rock band performing on stage in the main pavilion
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The 2011 Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest sponsored by Bob Evans on Oak Springs Rd. Washington, PA
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PUMPKIN PIE EATING CONTEST
THE PUMPKIN PIE EATING CONTEST IS HELD ON SATURDAY AT 3:30 ON THE MAIN PAVILION STAGE. CURRENT RECORD TIME FOR EATING AN 8" BOB EVANS PUMPKIN PIE IS 2 MIN. 49 SEC. COMPETITORS MUST BE 18 YRS. OLD TO ENTER OR HAVE A PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE.
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In-It-To-Win-It
60 SECOND GAME FOR TEENS SIMILAR TO THE POPULAR TELEVISION GAME SHOW BEGINNING AT 1:30PM FRIDAY ON STAGE IN THE MAIN PAVILION.
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Teenagers sorting jelly beans by color in a race against the clock during In-It-To-Win-It
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Local politicians competing in the 1st Annual Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest
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PUMPKIN SEED SPITTING CONTEST
NEW TO THE 28TH ANNUAL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL WAS A PUMPKIN SEED SPITTING CONTEST. THE WORLD RECORD IS 34 FEET WHILE THE WINNER OF THE FIRST ANNUAL HOUSTON PUMPKIN FESTIVAL CONTEST SPIT A PUMPKIN SEED OVER 28 FEET!
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PARADE COSTUME CONTEST
CHILDREN AGES 0-12 CAN ENTER THE PARADE COSTUME CONTEST WITH THEIR PARENTS AND BE A PART OF THE PARADE. THERE ARE 4 CATEGORIES: Ages 0-4, 5-9, 9-12, AND GROUPS (2 OR MORE MIXED AGES). REGISTRATION FOR THE COSTUME CONTEST IS HELD AT THE HERITAGE HOUSE AT 8:45AM. COSTUME JUDGING AND AWARDING OF PRIZES WILL FOLLOW AT 9:15AM. THE PARADE WILL BEGIN AT 10AM AND TOTAL WALKING LENGTH IS ~1/2 MILE.
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A parade costume contest winner from the 28th annual parade
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The 2010 Pumpkin Festival Prince and Princess
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CROWNING OF FESTIVAL PRINCE AND PRINCESS
A FESTIVAL TRADITION SINCE THE BEGINNING, ON FRIDAY AT 4:45PM TWO LUCKY ALLISON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE CROWNED FESTIVAL PRINCE AND PRINCESS ON THE MAIN PAVILION STAGE.
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CHARTIERS-HOUSTON H.S. MARCHING BAND AND MIDGET CHEERLEADERS
THE HIGH SCHOOL'S MARCHING BAND FOLLOWED BY THE MIDGET CHEERLEADERS PERFORM ON STAGE IN THE MAIN PAVILION FRIDAY AT NOON TO OPEN THE FESTIVITIES.
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The C-H High School Marching Band performing during opening ceremonies on the main pavilion stage
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