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PHOTO GALLERY: Pumpkin Festival


  • By Josh Siegel
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 13, 2013
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Pumpkin Festival
Hank and Cash Howard are veterans at the Pumpkin Festival so they know where to spend their time.
Hank and Cash Howard are veterans at the Pumpkin Festival so they know where to spend their time.
Riley Cullen and Carlye Walker of Sunrise Performing Arts danced for the crowd.
Riley Cullen and Carlye Walker of Sunrise Performing Arts danced for the crowd.
Brinna Jones, 14 months, was easily entertained.
Brinna Jones, 14 months, was easily entertained.
Gina and Angel Febres-Cordero with their children, Lucia, Gabriela and Joseph
Gina and Angel Febres-Cordero with their children, Lucia, Gabriela and Joseph
Erin Doyle played with some sticks, but her favorite part of the festival was the farm animals.
Erin Doyle played with some sticks, but her favorite part of the festival was the farm animals.
Kiana Wilson came from Tampa to see the farm animals, including a donkey.
Kiana Wilson came from Tampa to see the farm animals, including a donkey.
Reece and Alexa Chimner prepared to cool off with some mist.
Reece and Alexa Chimner prepared to cool off with some mist.
Karen Graves and her eight-week-old daughter, Kelly, came from Wesley Chapel to experience the festival for the first time.
Karen Graves and her eight-week-old daughter, Kelly, came from Wesley Chapel to experience the festival for the first time.
A vendor sold antique vehicles made of wood.
A vendor sold antique vehicles made of wood.
Carla Collier, with her daughter, Emilia, 3, said their first time at the festival was, “pretty amazing.”
Carla Collier, with her daughter, Emilia, 3, said their first time at the festival was, “pretty amazing.”
Lesa and Nick with their children Faith and Brady
Lesa and Nick with their children Faith and Brady
Sandy Loyless and her 16-month-old granddaughter, Aislynn, got friendly with Scooby Doo.
Sandy Loyless and her 16-month-old granddaughter, Aislynn, got friendly with Scooby Doo.
Sara and Andy Burr of Mountain Brew played music.
Sara and Andy Burr of Mountain Brew played music.
Brad and Vanessa Malia with their daughter, Sophia, 2, came to the festival for the third time from Brandon.
Brad and Vanessa Malia with their daughter, Sophia, 2, came to the festival for the third time from Brandon.
Damon Hendry, 3, got lost in the corn maze.
Damon Hendry, 3, got lost in the corn maze.

 

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