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Ask any competitor at the Anamosa Pumpkin Festival and Ryan Norlin Pumpkin Weighoff their secret to a prizewinning gourd and you'll probably just get a mischievous smile
vivienne westwood. Tricks for growing these monstrous fall staples are closely guarded, but curious festivalgoers might be treated to a few tall tales for their trouble
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Visitors to Anamosa's annual fall festival held the first Saturday in October may come for the larger than life pumpkins, but the event offers much more than just gourdgawking
pandora beads. Between the carving exhibit
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The homegrown festival has also garnered national attention with visits from The Today Show and HGTV. Several times the event has even featured top contenders for the world record pumpkin
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After sampling decadent pumpkin pies and enjoying the live music and entertainment, visitors should be sure to explore the many charms of this historic city
vanessa bruno. Tucked along the banks of the Wapsipinicon River, Anamosa boasts a wealth of natural beauty
vivienne westwood. The wooded landscape is a prime location for enjoying the fall colors and also inspired hometown pride (and renowned American artist) Grant Wood; whose eponymous gallery on Main Street is a mustsee..Related: