It is estimated that between 3,000 and 4,000 people lined the parade
route to watch the Pumpkin Parade featuring, the Legion Colour Party, Legion Pipe Band,
the Pumpkins, the Shriners, antique cars, girl guides and plenty of floats and marchers.
The weigh-in was held at Midtown Meats again, while other events and games were held in
the park and along the main street. The talking pumpkin was a big hit again this year as
youngsters were able to listen to stories and talk to the big jack-o-lantern placed in
front of the library. In the park there were games, contests, food booths and live
entertainment.
The Bloomfield United Church AOTS men's group had the fish fry wagon just a hoppin' and
later in the afternoon, the Wellington Lions Club put on a pork and beef barbeque in the
Town Hall. A full course turkey supper was held on Sunday night at the Legion.
Visitors were from all over Ontario and there were even several people from the States.
Several other pumpkins were brought in for display purposes including Bill's 878.5 (second
in Ottawa) and the first prize winner from Battersea which was an 832.5 pounder grown by
Angus Bruce of Sunbury, Ontario.
All in all the Second Annual Pumpkinfest was a great success and thanks go out to the many
volunteers who devoted so many hours in organizing this event.
