Black Haired Girl With Pumpkins And Knife

Ireland's only Pumpkin Festival takes place each year in Virginia, County Cavan to find Ireland's biggest pumpkins. This year the biggest pumpkin topped 1300 pounds. The event takes place over a holiday weekend, along with other entertainment and festive parades.
The city of Elk Grove, California, has held an annual Pumpkin Festival since 1995.
There seems to be a strong connection in folklore and popular culture between pumpkins and the supernatural. Famous examples include the following: