The Jackson Area of New Hampshire is gearing up for the 2010 Return of the Pumpkin People!
On October 1, 2010 the Jackson Area of New Hampshire will debut dozens of Pumpkin People and or Pumpkin Animals all dressed up ready to entertain and amuse you. Guests and local residents wait just for this event to start every fall season. Year after year the Paparazzi flea to the Jackson Area of New Hampshire hoping to catch a glimpse and photograph these incredibly famous Pumpkin People and Pumpkin Animals. This beloved event amazes even the toughest of critics. In 2009 many European Visitors stopped by the Chamber Office to personally thank us for hosting such a grand event. One English group raved about being able to get their pictures taken with Austin Powers "A Spy Who Shagged Me" with the special lawn mower. They just thought it was such a hoot!
You can take this self-guided tour of our Pumpkin People where you might find magic shows, scuba divers, giants, infamous Pumpkin Anatomy teams operating away, Wizards, famous Music Groups, Bikers, Skiers, Presidents and more. What ever these Pumpkin People do this year you will want to catch them in the act. You will find Pumpkin People at local inns, businesses, restaurants, attractions and even private homes.
Be sure to check out the overall Business First Place Winner and the 2009 People's Choice Award winner presented to the Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club for their rendition of the “Adam’s Family”, 2nd place and very to overall goes to Fiona and the Inn at Ellis River, Most Creative use of Pumpkins and Gourds goes to Black Bear Realty for “Shhh... I’m Hunting Rabbits”, Most Entertaining and Must See goes to the Mt. Washington Auto Road & Great Glen Trails for their spectacular “Jackson 5”. Cutest Award goes to J-Town Deli & Country Store for “When Pigs Fly”, Funniest for the 2nd year in a row is Shannon Door Pub you have to go see and hear it, the award for the Pumpkin People having the most fun goes to the Bartlett Inn for “A day on the River”, Most Colorful goes to the Inn at Jackson for their “Blueman Pumpkin Group” Most Beautiful Pumpkin People goes to Debony Healthy Hair & Spa, An American Tribute goes to Flossie’s General Store, and Most Precious goes to Badger Realty. Overall Residence First Place Winner goes to DD Warren and Cutest goes to Janet Green. First Place Student goes to the Jackson Grammar School for their spectacular “Art Museum” to which entry was free.
2010 Judging will take place over Columbus Day Weekend. People’s Choice award will continue through October 21st. The only rule participating properties have is that the heads of their Pumpkin People and animals must be made of real pumpkins.
Maps and ballots can be found at most participating properties or at the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Office. For event details please call the office today at 800-866-3334 or 603-383-9356.
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