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Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival
Pittsburgh, PA · Quirky
- When
- October 17–18, 2026
- Where
- 3 Crossings campus, Strip District · Pittsburgh · PA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
The Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival displays giant Atlantic Giant pumpkins weighing thousands of pounds at the Strip District's 3 Crossings campus each October, including a pumpkin drop from 200 feet. The festival has run for several years as a family friendly fall spectacle. It draws crowds from across the region.
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- Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festivalsame spot
The Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival displays giant Atlantic Giant pumpkins weighing thousands of pounds at the Strip District's 3 Crossings campus each October, including a pumpkin drop from 200 feet.
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