When is National Pumpkin Day?

Thursday October 26th

On October 26th, National Pumpkin Day honors a traditional fall decor and food. Not only do they make great fall wreaths, but the pumpkin also completes a variety of delicious dishes. Join a pumpkin competition or attend one of the many fall festivals featuring the beautiful gourds.

National Pumpkin Day | October 26

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We're in the middle of a pumpkin binge by October 26th. Pumpkin pie is the best thing about the big November holiday. We need pumpkin everything, no sir, we need pumpkin everything! Bars, cookies, coffee, cheesecake, pasta, and oatmeal are among the items that have been featured in this series. Pumpkin Chunkin', pumpkin patches, festivals, bake-offs, and television specials are among the pumpkin Chunkin's, pumpkin patches, festivals, bake-offs, and television specials. Let's not forget jack-o-lantern carving, too! This fruit catches Americans' attention. This fruit is a favorite.

It should! As it should! This squash is native to North America. The first evidence of pumpkin-related seeds dates back to seeds discovered in Mexico between 7000 and 5500 BC.

In Greek, the word pumpkin comes from the word pepon, which means "large melon" or "large melon."