SALEM — Meals on Wheels will hold the 19th Annual Giant Pumpkin Carve at the Salem County Fairgrounds, Route 40 in Pilesgrove Township on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 4 to 9 p.m. Proceeds help Meals on Wheels provide hot meals to elderly and disabled homebound residents of Salem County. A tradition since 1996, the fall family event attracts more than 4,000 attendees...
SALEM -- Meals on Wheels will hold the 19th Annual Giant Pumpkin Carve at the Salem County Fairgrounds, Route 40 in Pilesgrove Township on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 4 to 9 p.m. Proceeds help Meals on Wheels provide hot meals to elderly and disabled homebound residents of Salem County.
A tradition since 1996, the fall family event attracts more than 4,000 attendees from the Delaware Valley, celebrating the artistry and agriculture of Salem County. As many as 40 professional, amateur and student artists will carve more than 60 giant pumpkins weighing in excess of 70 pounds each.
When darkness falls, the giant gourds take on a life of their own as they are lit one by one. The first 1,000 visitors of the pumpkin display become judges who vote to award cash prizes. A variety of fall activities for all ages is included, encouraging family participation in a fun, safe way.
"Meals on Wheels' counts on the Giant Pumpkin Carve to fund about 10,000 meals to area seniors and disabled people," stated Peg Marshall, executive director of Meals on Wheels of Salem County. We are grateful for the 19 years of support and excited it has become such a beloved community event." she commented.
