"To me, nothing says fall more than..." How would you finish that statement? Pumpkin spice. Apple cider. Red, orange, and yellow leaves. Crisp mornings. Harvest. There are so many wonderful things to do in West Virginia when fall rolls around, whether you wait all year for the arrival of the season or you begrudgingly accept the cooler temperatures. Regardless of how you feel about autumn, one delightful tradition keeps putting smiles on the faces of all who stop by -- and you'll want to check it out for yourself. This Kenova pumpkin house is nothing short of fascinating.
When it comes to classic fall traditions, we've got quite a few here exceptions to enjoy in West Virginia, ranging from seasonal food flavors to exciting festivals to mountain drives to yard decorations.
Another great fall tradition in West Virginia? Pumpkin houses. Or, rather, one pumpkin house in particular. The amazing Kenova Pumpkin House, to be precise.
Although you can find many houses around the state (and the nation) with pumpkins dotting the front porch, you can only find one house in the state (and the nation) with 3,000 pumpkins arranged beautifully on its porch.
Yes, you read that correctly: there are 3,000 pumpkins on the porch of this home on Beech Street in the town of Kenova. Every fall since 1978 (except for the year 2020, when the event was canceled), the Griffiths of Kenova's Griffith and Theil Soda Fountain host this massive event. To pull it all off, hundreds of Halloween-loving volunteers come together to carve pumpkins.
And carve, and carve, and carve. What started out as a display of five pumpkins has gradually morphed into a gigantic, show-stopping hoard of pumpkins that draws up to 30,000 visitors per year to this small West Virginia town. It's hard to imagine a more unique way to embrace the fall months.
The Kenova Pumpkin House display is traditionally illuminated during the last weekend of October, and it operates as one of the main features of the C-K Autumnfest. You can find details and dates by exploring the Autumnfest website.
Whether you're an annual visit or a first-time guest at this Pumpkin House in WV, you'll be filled with the spirit of the season when you drop by. It's a bucket list must if you've never been before. Make this season your first!
To stay up to date, head over to the Kenova Pumpkin House website. When you're ready to plan a visit, check our Ultimate Road Trip Packing List for help.
Have you ever driven by Kenova's unique pumpkin house attraction and snapped a few photos of its marvelous annual display? Has it become a bonafide fall tradition for you and yours? What other classic fall activities do you look forward to every autumn season? We love to hear from readers, so share your favorite things to do during Halloween in West Virginia by completing our official nomination form.
If you're on the lookout for another family-friendly adventure to add to your calendar, read all about these three beginner-friendly hiking trails in West Virginia.
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