It all started in 1978. The owner of a historic Victorian house in Kenova, West Virginia decided to decorate for Halloween with 5 pumpkins. Over the years, the number of pumpkins grew, until soon there were over 3000 pumpkins each year! The house became a tourist attraction, and soon the whole town got into the spirit of Halloween.
The Pumpkin House can be seen in Kenova, West Virginia.
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Address: 748 Beech St. Kenova, West Virginia.
It’s decorated with over 3000 pumpkins that are carved by hand.
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30,000 visitors come to see the house each year.
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You’ll find whimsical pumpkin scenes around the yard.
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There’s even a pumpkin orchestra.
Flickr/Matt Each pumpkin is carved with a musical instrument, and the display is set to light up in time with music.
It’s even more impressive at night!
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The town of Kenova is proud of this house, too.
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Other homes around town get elaborate with their decorations as well, and a festival happens each year.
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The towns of Ceredo and Kenova celebrate “Autumnfest” at the end of October. Click here to see more of the activities available around the towns.
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Address: 748 Beech St. Kenova, West Virginia.
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Each pumpkin is carved with a musical instrument, and the display is set to light up in time with music.
Flickr/Frank Pierson
C-K Autumnfest
For more exciting Halloween fun in West Virginia, check out these haunted house attractions.
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