Pumpkin Show Field Trip
Third Grade
October 17, 2012
Coordinator of Parades
Jim River
He is telling us where people and floats line up for the parades.
There are more than 40 floats and 50 bands in the Parade of Bands.
There is an afternoon and an evening parade each day.
There is a total of 7 parades during Pumpkin Show.
Fire Chief
He talked to us about safety at the Pumpkin Show.
He has to do a fire inspection of all the food booths at the Pumpkin Show.
He talked to us about how to stay safe while at the Pumpkin Show.
Pumpkin Show Security
Bob Conley
His job is Head of Security.
He talked to us about how his crew keeps people safe at Pumpkin Show.
One way they keep us safe is having someone guard every alley and watch for cars.
Cars are only allowed on the street during certain times.
Mayor of Circleville
Mayor : Don McIlroy
He talked to us about his job as mayor and what his part is in the Pumpkin Show.
He is President of the Pumpkin Show committee.
He likes being mayor because he gets to be around people.
Giant Pumpkin Pie
Lindsey’s Bakery makes a pumpkin pie that is 6 feet wide and weighs over 400 pounds!
The recipe includes 100 pounds of cooked pumpkin, 40 pounds of sugar, 26 gallons of milk, and 15 dozen eggs!!
At the end of Pumpkin Show this pie is fed to hogs.
Pumpkin Guy
His job is to entertain people at the Pumpkin Show.
He has a hard job because he has to roller skate all around.
He is always happy.
He is funny and made us laugh.
Parade Announcer
Larry Harris
He is an announcer at the Pumpkin Show. He announces during the parades.
Austin Blue got a chance to be an announcer and welcome everyone to the Pumpkin Show.
Weighing the Pumpkins
They weighed the big pumpkins on Wednesday October 17.
The first place winner gets $2000!
The pumpkins weighed a lot.
The first place winner this year is Dr. Liggett. His pumpkin weighed 1315 pounds!!
The contest is an important part of Pumpkin Show.
Pumpkin Show Pyramid
We went to look at the pumpkin pyramid.
At the Pumpkin Show, there is 100,000 pounds of pumpkins and gourds on the street for display.
Every third grader got a free gourd!
Pumpkin Show Art
At the Circleville Pumpkin Show there is an art contest on Watt Street for students.
On Franklin Street there is another art show of arts and crafts.
Arts and crafts are fun to do!
This is a picture of our art work.
Street Display
This is the pumpkin tower. More than 100,000 pounds of pumpkins, squash and gourds are on street displays.
There are more than 30 local churches, schools, booster clubs and civic organizations that have displays or booths at the Pumpkin Show.
End of Field Trip
During our field trip the Mayor of Circleville talked to us.
Some kids got to go on the big stage.
We got to see art.
When we got back to school we ate pumpkin donuts.
We had a great time and learned a lot!
Interview with Nanisa
When did the Pumpkin Show start and how was it started?
A. It started in 1903. It was started to get the farmers to come into town more than once a year.
How did the Pumpkin Show get its name?
A. In 1911 they changed the name from Pumpkin Festival to Pumpkin Show. They changed it because they didn’t want it to be a festival but a show because pumpkins were on display.
Interview with Nanisa
Do police officers stay on duty throughout the night during Pumpkin Show?
A. Yes, police officers watch all throughout the day and night to make sure people are safe.
Where does the money come from to run the Pumpkin Show?
A. The money comes from two places: the vendors (charged a fee to have a space) and the ride company gives back some of their earnings.
Interview with Nanisa
Why is the Pumpkin Show so popular?
A. It is popular because it is the greatest free show on Earth. You only have to spend money if you want to.
Why was the Pumpkin Show created?
A. It was created because the mayor wanted farmers to come to town more than once a year!
Interview with Nanisa
Who started the Pumpkin Show?
A. George Haswell, who was the mayor of Circleville at the time.
Who is in charge of cleaning the streets after Pumpkin Show?
A. There are two groups. The firefighters spray the streets and Rumpke Waste picks up all the trash. It costs $30,000 to get rid of all the trash!
Interview with Nanisa
Is it hard to run and organize the Pumpkin Show? When does the planning start?
A. Yes it is hard to run and organize. 219 volunteers help run Pumpkin Show. They start planning on November 16 for the next year’s show.
Do people from other states or countries visit the Pumpkin Show?
A. Yes, people from all 50 states have visited the Pumpkin Show. Some people from Italy, New Zealand, and England have visited also.
Interview with Nanisa
Who helps plan and organize for the Pumpkin Show?
A. There are 289 volunteers that help with the Pumpkin Show each year.
Since Pumpkin Show started, was there ever a year when there wasn’t a Pumpkin Show?
A. Yes, there were three years. Once during World War I and two years during World War II.
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