This week I discovered another reason that I love Logan so much. The Pumpkin Walk. It is a free event (they even have a free bus that takes you there) centered around pumpkins. I heard someone say that it was started by a lady that wanted something happy and uplifting that kids could go to for Halloween instead of Haunted Houses and such. This is one of the most wonderful ideas that does just that. People put together scenes by painting pumpkins, squash, using other props and painting backdrops. Each is made by regular citizens: families, ward groups, preschool classes, even a high school drawing class.
Every year since 1982, at the end of October, clubs and organizations have been turning pumpkins, squash and other garden vegetables into the funniest, cutest, and most creative displays this side of the Little Bear River. Twenty years is a long time to do anything, but when it's a tradition like the North Logan Pumpkin Walk, 20 years isn't nearly enough. (History of the Pumpkin Walk)The theme this year was "The Magic of Animation" and so each scene was a dipiction of an animated movie/tv show. They were so incredibly creative! I was repeatedly amazed by the talent of some people!
There was an "UP" scene, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Veggietales, Dr. Seuss, the Muppets, Partly Cloudy, Finding Nemo, Winnie the Pooh, A Bug's Life, The Princess and the Frog!, How to Train Your Dragon, Snow White, The Magic School Bus, Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, Monsters Inc, Thumbalina, Toy Story, Lion King, The Polar Express, Charlie Brown... So many to see!
In each scene they had a mini-pumpkin painted like the three-eyed alien on toy story. So we had a contest to see who could find the most. Melissa won. :)
Here are some of my favorites:
Mr. Fredrickson???
Hilary and the Veggie Tales!
The greatest childhood TV show ever!
Partly Cloudy, by far my favorite Pixar short!
This one was made by two preschool classes!
Perfect scene for pumpkins don't you think?
Melissa, Hilary and Horton the Elephant
Princess and the Frog of course!
And at the end they had carboard cutouts. WINNER!
.jpg)
1 comment:
That is the coolest thing EVER Taylor! I wish Provo was creative enough to have a pumpkin walk.
Post a Comment