Windsor A Town for All SeASonS The fall is a colourful, exciting time in Windsor. As you meander through the Avon Region, enjoy the “gourdgeous” fall foliage, or sample seasonal specialties at the bistros, cafés and restaurants. Check out the annual pumpkin weigh-off, the Children’s Wish Pumpkin Parade and the world’s first and largest pumpkin regatta, where seasoned and novice paddlers manoeuvre their PVCs (personal vegetable crafts) 800 meters across Lake Pesaquid. A cosy night in one of their charming country inns or bed and breakfasts, their distinctive shops, and friendly folks makes Windsor a great destination anytime of year. www.town.windsor.ns.ca 902.798.6679
BIG PumPkIn CounTry Visit Howard Dill’s Pumpkin Farm and see where “Atlantic Giants” are grown. This pumpkin variety started the international craze of giant pumpkin growing and rowing. There are more than 100 sites globally that compete in the annual Giant Pumpkin Commonwealth weigh-offs in October. The Dill farm, at 400 College Road, is open daily, September and October, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.howarddill.com 902.798.2728
wIndSor - weST HAnTS PumPkIn feSTIvAl 31st Annual Pumpkin Weigh-off Oct. 3 The Dill Farm 400 College Road, Windsor 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 4
17th Annual Pumpkin Regatta
Prizes awarded for: Heaviest Pumpkin, Heaviest Squash Heaviest Field Pumpkin, Longest Gourd and Heaviest Tomato GPC Howard Dill Award: Presented to the best looking pumpkin
On Sunday, Oct. 11, join in the fun with the world’s first and largest pumpkin regatta. Festivities get under way with the Children’s Wishmaker Parade at noon. Take a ride on the Tregothic Creek Miniature Railway before heading to the pumpkin carnival around Lake Pesaquid for the regatta start.
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