Hayliestory - Finding Festivals

This kid is trying to take on Champs

A young gardener, devastated by a lost pumpkin, asks his father if planting seeds now can help him beat the reigning champion, Dr. Liggett, next year. The ambition is real!

Check out the Circleville Pumpkin show:
🗓️ 10/21-10/24
&
Watch the full feature on Finding Festivals 👇

Best bites at the Circleville Pumpkin Show

The Circleville Pumpkin Show is a foodies delight!

From pumpkin burgers to pumpkin cannoli there is a pumpkin inspired dish you’ll want to try.

Check out the Circleville Pumpkin Show:
🗓️ 10/21-10/24
&
Watch the full feature on Finding Festivals 👇

What do you think?

This video has not only gone viral but struck some debate.

To be clear I don’t think there is a right or wrong but agency in PERSONAL choice.

Please friends, be nice with your comments and to each other 💚

You could win $2,500 just for Showing Up!

The Sandusky Witches Walk is hosting 2 - $2,500 raffles for all who enter in the “Stamp-to-Win” Raffle.

HERE’S HOW:
-Purchase a VIP Ticket for the Annual Sandusky Witches Walk (available on their website)
-Collect SEVEN stamps at participating locations INCLUDING non-profits like the Humane Society of Erie County
-Turn your full passport in at The Emporium in Sandusky, OH to be entered.

FIRST drawing will be held at the Witches Walk 10/17/2026

SECOND drawing will be on Halloween 2026.

One way to earn 3 stamps in one stop is to attend the Black Cat Open House at the Humane Society of Erie County, post about your new feline friends (and tag the shelter) and donate $5.

Visit Shores and Islands Ohio (Shores & Islands Ohio ) or Sandusky Witches’ Walk websites for more information.

*raffle is NOT hosted or affiliated with Instagram, Facebook or Meta.

The Liggetts are kinda famous!

Bob and Jo Liggett are Giant Pumpkin Growers who has dominated the Circleville Pumpkin Show weigh in competition for several years.

BUT

Circleville Pumpkin Show, Inc. has been around for OVER A CENTURY!

It’s Ohio’s oldest annual event.

Check out the Circleville Pumpkin Show
🗓️ 10/21-10/24
OR
Watch the feature on Finding Festivals 👇

This mother had no idea!

While filming the Circleville Pumpkin Show Inc in 2022 we paused our schedule to catch this moment.

For me it’s a reminder of how important events are which led me to asking the mayor about the event’s return post pandemic.

Check out the Circleville Pumpkin Show:
🗓️ 10/21-10/24
OR
Watch the feature on Finding Festivals👇

Book Girlies THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!

Dress like a cadet this Halloween with this Dragon Rider/Violet Sorrengail inspired costume/cosplay from the Empyrean Series (Fourth Wing).

Many of the pieces I thrifted/made but there are some great finds to get you started on Amazon.

Items bought through my shop helps Finding Festivals so thank you for your support.

Safe Flight Cadets 🫡

Gus Squashcarver can be seen at many events carving large pumpkins.

He actually used to GROW giant pumpkins and one day decided to pick of a carving utensil and has been a crowd favorite since.

Many of his works have been displayed at the Circleville Pumpkin Show, Inc.

Check out the Circleville Pumpkin Show
🗓️ 10/21-10/24
&
On Season One of Finding Festivals 👇