Attack of the Pumpkin People

Today we decided to get out of the city for a bit. We took a drive down to the Valley, to check out the fall colours, visit the farm stands, and enjoy the beautiful sunny day.

We ended up in Kentville, where the annual Harvest Festival is happening at the moment. All over the town, the "pumpkin people" were out in force. People had dressed up all kinds of straw figures, gave them pumpkin heads, and put them out on their lawns. Needless to say, the town was busy, with lots of visitors coming to have a look.

Pumpkin marching band:


Her Majesty's Canadian Pumpkin Forces, on parade:


The Pumpkin Blossom Queen and her Mountie escort:

Pumpkin kiddies around the maypole:

Errrr...not too sure what this fella is all about... ;-)


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