JACKSON — It's that bewitching, goblin-enchanted time of the year, when pumpkins are decorated, Mother Nature paints the leaves in all shades of brilliant hues, people pay money to get really scared (as though watching the evening news isn't scary enough), and from one end of the Mount Washington Valley to the other, Pumpkin People sprout up everywhere.
The 33rd annual "Return of the Pumpkin People" celebration of pumpkin pulchritude started in Jackson and points south Oct. 1, and continues with decorations now through Halloween.
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Return of the Pumpkin People
Pennywise the Dancing Clown from the movie "It" at the Ellis River Gallery. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
Pumpkin People demonstrate the down dog and warrior yoga pose as part of the Be Well Studios/Local Grocer display. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
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Return of the Pumpkin People is back throughout the valley with creative displays utilizing pumpkins to create imaginative scenes ranging from Jack Sparrow to trolls to Pennywise the Dancing Clown from the new hit movie “It.” Maps and People Choice Award Ballots are available by calling (603) 383-9356, sending an email to info@jacksonnh.com or picking one up at any of the participating businesses located throughout the Conway and Jackson area.
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