RiverFire Pumpkin Distribution Day and Pumpkin Bridge Challenge this Saturday

BERLIN — LIGHT is a symbol of hope, strength and security, so the Androscoggin Chamber of Commerce is challenging the surrounding communities to come together and fill the bridge with illuminated pumpkins this year. The bridge hasn’t seen light since October of 2019. The Chamber challenges all to carve as many pumpkins as possible and place them on the walking bridge on Saturday, Oct. 16, during RiverFire. At dusk, the bridge will be lit and the river set on fire.

On Saturday, Oct. 9, RiverFire Pumpkins will be distributed at the Service Credit Union Heritage Park from 9 a.m. until noon. Families are encouraged to stop by and browse the pumpkin patch. Donations will be accepted and used to “Keep the Pumpkin Bridge Lit.”