One of the Annapolis Valley’s most recognizable fall traditions is about to take over Kentville.
The annual Kentville Pumpkin People Festival begins Saturday, October 3, with more than 300 pumpkin-headed characters expected to appear in displays throughout town.
Each October, volunteers transform pumpkins, clothing and props into elaborate scenes spread around Kentville, creating a free outdoor attraction that draws visitors from around the Valley and beyond.
The displays are designed so residents and visitors can tour them throughout the month, with a Pumpkin People map available to help locate the different scenes.
This year’s festival runs October 3 through 25.
The Pumpkin People have become an important part of Kentville’s fall tourism season and arrive just as autumn colours begin developing across the Valley.
