Giant pumpkins weighing over 1000 pounds? Did I hear that right? Yup! The New York Botanical Garden hosts a pumpkin carving festival every year. Events such as these are like a breath of fresh air.
We went there last year and I knew I just HAD to share it here on my blog! Giant pumpkins from all around are brought; some of them are carved and then displayed for visitors.
This one was really creepy and I wonder how they must have carved it-
It is indeed an art to carve these pumpkins and to see them on display is surreal.
They have an ongoing festival in the month of October where newly carved giant pumpkins are displayed along with a few workshops for kids as well. For those who are in and around the city can definitely think of going there – it’s worth a visit. But for those who can’t, you can check out their site and see a few of their pumpkin carvings.
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apuginthekitchen
October 26, 2015Love this!!
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October 26, 2015Glad you liked it! 🙂
Heather
October 26, 2015I’m happy if I can manage the old triangle nose, eyes, and mouth. These are spectacular 🙂
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October 26, 2015Haha even carving the little triangle nose, eyes and mouth is huge task! ?
Creative Crafts DIY
October 26, 2015woooboooooo nice
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October 26, 2015??
noorainsobiya
October 26, 2015Wowww… That was so creepy!! That zombie thingy freaked me..
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October 26, 2015It freaked me out too! I’m scared of all things spooky ?
noorainsobiya
October 26, 2015Ikr?? Yet I love ghost stories the mostest..???
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October 26, 2015Hahaah true!! although ghost stories freak me out…I love them too ???
noorainsobiya
October 26, 2015????
Haylee
October 26, 2015These are awesome – I wish the British took Halloween as seriously as you do across the Atlantic 🙂 I have my pumpkin ready and waiting to be carved. Every year I look at elaborate designs but it still generally turns out as a face with triangular eyes!
Snapshotsincursive
October 26, 2015A festive weekend is creeping up on us. ?
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October 26, 2015It sure is!! ???
Snapshotsincursive
October 26, 2015We will be traveling to San Diego that day. Should see some interesting characters. ?
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October 26, 2015Ooh that’s cool! Looking forward to a post from you soon! 😉
Snapshotsincursive
October 26, 2015Absolutely. I love “Dining Outside the Home”! ?
Alok Singhal
October 26, 2015I saw one weighing 1000 pounds in Hackensack (near New York) a couple years back. They are indeed huge!
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October 26, 2015Yes they are so enormous..almost made me wonder whether they were real ??
Lynz Real Cooking
October 26, 2015Wow this is super cool the one is very creepy!
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October 26, 2015It’s indeed cool yet creepy isn’t it?! 😀
Lynz Real Cooking
October 26, 2015yes!!
Love Served Daily
October 26, 2015Loved this. So much fun
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October 26, 2015Thanks a ton! So happy to know you liked it ?
Lynz Real Cooking
October 27, 2015🙂
anroworld
October 26, 2015Very cool and creative!
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October 26, 2015Indeed! Thanks for checking out my post 🙂
anroworld
October 27, 2015Anytime! It’s a real pleasure!
youthfoodblog
October 26, 2015Very festive! Just in for the Halloween!
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October 26, 2015Glad you liked it?
Lifestylebites3
October 26, 2015Love those pumpkin pictures and I hope you had a fabulous time during the event.
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October 26, 2015Yes it was so much fun! Glad you liked it!
eatingwellnyc
October 26, 2015wow that is one amazing carving!
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October 26, 2015Isn’t it?! ☺️?
luckyjc007
October 26, 2015Neat! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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October 26, 2015Glad you enjoyed the post ?
Sabiscuit
October 26, 2015These are really cool. Definitely a fun day out. Thanks for sharing this. x
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October 26, 2015Thank you so much!!! Glad you liked it ?
themissshweta
October 27, 2015Tysm for sharing! Ofcourse I can’t travel there but can see my dream destination through your A-W-E-S-O-M-E blog & instagram feeds ? xoxo
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October 27, 2015Always a pleasure to share them…so happy to know you are liking them.Thank you for your sweetest words Shweta! You are indeed a sweetheart! ?
themissshweta
October 27, 2015But Shamira, I dunno why I am unable to like your posts 🙁 app issues I guess
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October 27, 2015Oh no thanks for letting me know. I will check it out but mostly I think it must be app issues like you said..Wordpress app sucks sometimes ??
themissshweta
October 27, 2015It does ? anyways keep posting ?
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October 27, 2015Yup hope the issue is fixed ?meanwhile I’m gonna see if there is any problem from my end.
themissshweta
October 27, 2015Sure! 🙂
Shari
October 27, 2015Wow, such creative carvings! I can’t believe how much some of them weigh. I loved seeing these pictures and experiencing fall vicariously through them! 🙂
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October 27, 2015Glad you liked them. The carvings are truly creative! ?
Shari
October 27, 2015Thank you so much for checking out my post today and following me. Do you mind if I ask you a question? I am having a bit of a problem with the blog transition to the new address. When you followed me, how did you do that? It appears that you are following my old blog instead of the new site. This has been happening frequently, and I’m not sure why. To follow the new site, just submit your e-mail there and you will get notified of new posts on the new site. Thanks for your help! 🙂
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October 27, 2015Oh actually I got a notification on the reader on the WP app of your post that you are transitioning to a new site (I suppose a self hosted one) and clicked on that link. I believe I haven’t submitted my email id on your new site..will do that asap so that I will get notifications of your new posts ?thank you so much! Hope when I transition to a self hosted site, I can ask you doubts that I may have ?
Shari
October 27, 2015Thank you so much for your input! It really did help me understand what is happening. If you transition to a self-hosted site, please don’t hesitate to ask any questions! I would be happy to help!
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October 27, 2015Thank you so much for your support!! ?
Karen
October 27, 2015I’m not into creep things but that last pumpkin is amazing in that it was carved out of a pumpkin. I have friends that live in Connecticut and go into the city all the time. I’ll be sharing your post with them.
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October 27, 2015Thank you so much for checking out my post..I’m not into creepy things too..they scare me so much but yes it was carved very creatively ! I would love it if you share it with your friends! ?
Karen
October 27, 2015It was my pleasure.
woodysluxtoys
October 28, 2015Reblogged this on Woodys Lux Toys.
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October 28, 2015Thank you so much for the reblog! Really happy ?
Freda @ Aromatic essence
October 28, 2015Wow ! Thanks for sharing the pics dear ! Loved it ?
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October 28, 2015Happy to know you liked it Freda!!! ?
Deb
October 28, 2015Oooh, that pumpkin with the arms and legs was creepy…lots of creepy ones. Would love to see it in person, thanks so much for sharing!! That sure is alot of pies!! 😉 Of course that last one takes the cake or is it pie? HA Happy Halloween!!!
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October 28, 2015Hahha..it’s going to get baked into a giant pie or cake for sure 😀 Glad you liked the post!
Deb
October 28, 2015Loved it!! 🙂
Deniza
October 29, 2015Oh this is so beautiful! BTW I love your new design! <3 Have a great day, xoxo Deniza
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October 29, 2015Thanks a lottt!!! ?
What Nossy Ate
November 11, 2015This looks unreal. I would love to see this one day.
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November 11, 2015It does right? I was amazed myself too!!
noelleg44
November 26, 2015Thanks so much for following my blog. These carvings are amazing – the last one downright scary! I know a lot about growing super large pumpkins since I interviewed the President of the Large Pumpkin Growers Association in Maine for my next book, Death by Pumpkin. Cover reveal for Christmas!
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November 26, 2015Wow! I’m excited to learn about it through your book! And yes the carvings were really awesome.. Thanks for checking out my post ?
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