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Sunday, October 28, 2012  This is the first year of the underwater pumpkin carving event, but Tri-County YMCA wants to make this a yearly tradition of their own.

Saturday, October 13, 2012  If you didn't get a chance to Saturday the Pumpkin Festival continues Sunday.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  In year of severe drought, farmers say pumpkin crop looks like rare, smashing success

Saturday, October 06, 2012  There was music, games, food, and, of course, pumpkins.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  When you eat your Thanksgiving meal, Governor Jay Nixon wants you to thank a farmer.

Thursday, October 27, 2011  Brenda and Mark Churchill invite school children and families to enjoy Missouri’s beautiful fall weather on their beautiful farm.

Saturday, October 08, 2011  Just over 100 people live in the town but Saturday it was filled with thousands for the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival.

Monday, December 06, 2010  Wait till you try our no-bake, no-cook, rich and creamy-smooth Pumpkin Crunch Cream Pie. Since it firms up in the fridge, it will leave plenty of stovetop and oven space for your other holiday recipes.

Thursday, October 28, 2010  Andy’s Frozen Custard in Columbia is now offering Pumpkin Pie Concretes for a limited time.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  Papa John’s Pumpkin Farm has one of the widest varieties of pumpkins and gourds in the State of Missouri.

Saturday, October 16, 2010  Wesley United Methodist Church's first pumpkin patch had pony rides, a bounce house, face painting, free hot dogs and apple cider.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010  It was very patriotic on the last day of the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival.An estimated 55,000 to 60,000 people filled the streets in this tiny town of 108 people Oct. 9 and Oct. 10.

Sunday, October 03, 2010  Missour pumpkin farmers are having problems growing pumpkins this year because of mother nature.

Friday, October 01, 2010  The South Farm Showcase lets children learn about animals and agriculture through a wide variety of fun activities.

Saturday, October 10, 2009  Thousands of tourists jam-pack the tiny town of Hartsburg for their annual pumpkin festival.