Highwood Great Pumpkin Festival Features Pet Costume Contest, Head Shaving, Pumpkin Wall

Posted September 25, 2013
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When: Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

What: Register for the Pet Costume contest here. Cost is $10. Register for and donate to the St. Baldricks Head Shaving here. The shaving takes place from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. All are invited to participate in lighting the 32,000 pumpkins in the pumpkin wall beginning at 6:45 pm. Fiat pop raffle drawing of the winning ticket takes place at 8:30 pm.

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