*PHOTO* Town of Groveland Hosts Successful PumpkinFest, Thanks Community
Submissions from the Pumpkin Contest light up the walkway during the Town of Groveland Annual PumpkinFest. (Photo Courtesy Town of Groveland) 
(Photo Courtesy Town of Groveland/ Jason Naves) 
From left, Brendan Potter, John Guilfoil, Kayla Rochon, Abby Shea, Emma Potter, and Owen Potter of John Guilfoil Public Relations during Groveland PumpkinFest. (Photo Courtesey Town of Groveland) 
Pumpkin decorating during Town of Groveland’s Annual PumpkinFest. (Photo Courtesy Town of Groveland) 
Children in Halloween costumes play in the Hay Maze during Town of Groveland’s Annual PumpkinFest. (Photo Courtesy Town of Groveland) 
Winners of the PumpkinFest Pumpkin Carving Contest (Photo Courtesy Town of Groveland)
GROVELAND – Town Administrator Rebecca Oldham is pleased to share that the Town of Groveland’s PumpkinFest was a huge success and would like to thank community members for their support.
PumpkinFest was held on Oct. 19. Residents and community members wore their Halloween costumes, ate candy and participated in the family fun event for all ages.
The event included a variety of activities including pony rides, tractor rides, pumpkin decorating, and a pumpkin carving contest that collected over 30 submissions.
Those who were a key part of planning and organizing the event included William and Theresa Dunn of Dunn Landscaping, Sarah Sheehan McGrath, and Steve Collins of Collins Family Tree who assisted in planning the event.
The Town of Groveland would like to thank individuals and business who provided raffle prizes including, Family Affair, Heart of Stone, Georgetown Massage, Sparkle Gear, Birch & Mane Hair Studio, and Sarah Sheehan McGrath.
Partners and Vendors of the event included:
- Crown Mechanical
- Daniels Electric
- Groveland Auto Repair
- Norwood Insurance
- Flanagan Painting
- O’Rourke Landscaping
- Mark Burke Jr. Plumbing & Heating
- Marianna’s Marina
- Martel Real Estate
- John Guilfoil Public Relations
- Groveland Fire Department
- Groveland Police Department
- Langley-Adams Library
- Selectman Mark Parenteau
- Selectman Ed Watson
- Collins Family Tree
- Dunn Landscaping
- Justine’s Baked Good
- Fat Belly BBQ
- Clemenzi Music
- J&J Ponies.
The Town of Groveland would also like to give a special thanks to Building and Facilities Supervisor Stephen McPherson, Town Planner and Conservation Agent Annie Schindler, Chief Robert Valentine and the Groveland Fire Department, for all their work in getting things organized and set-up.
“We would like to thank all that participated in the 2023 PumpkinFest event! It was a fun night, with many people in attendance,” said Town Administrator Rebecca Oldham.
“Community events like this offer a unique and powerful way to engage with people, build relationships, and create meaningful experiences that leave a lasting impression We are very fortunate for our volunteers and local businesses, and we look forward to next year’s event!”
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