Bucks County Pumpkinfest Draws Big Crowds to Doylestown
Artists use their creativity and imagination to carve eye-catching designs for admiring fans.
When he first visited the Bucks County Pumpkinfest five years ago, Matt Derby knew right away that he wanted to enter the carving competition. He finally got his chance this year, joining 20 other carvers under bright sunshine and warm temperatures at the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works in Doylestown. Starting at noon and working diligently with his wife Erin’s guidance, Derby carefully carved away at the gigantic pumpkin, slowly revealing the familiar American Gothic scene with a decidedly zombie look. “I love Halloween,” said the Newtown resident and art teacher at Bordentown Middle School in New Jersey. “It’s a big part of my life. I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for a while.” Three hours into his carving -- and with another three …
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MikeB
8:44 am on Monday, October 22, 2012
Wish I had been there. Does anyone know if I can get in touch with one of these guys to carve a pumpkin for me? I am going to propose to my girlfriend on mischief night and wanted to have a carved pumpkin to make it a little more fun. I am not so artistic or handy, so any help would be great! more ›