It all started in 1978. The owner of a historic Victorian house in Kenova, West Virginia decided to decorate for Halloween with 5 pumpkins. Over the years, the number of pumpkins grew, until soon there were over 3000 pumpkins each year! The house became a tourist attraction, and soon the whole town got into the spirit of Halloween.

The Pumpkin House can be seen in Kenova, West Virginia.
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Address: 748 Beech St. Kenova, West Virginia.
It's decorated with over 3000 pumpkins that are carved by hand.
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30,000 visitors come to see the house each year.
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You'll find whimsical pumpkin scenes around the yard.
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There's even a pumpkin orchestra.
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Each pumpkin is carved with a musical instrument, and the display is set to light up in time with music.
It's even more impressive at night!
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The town of Kenova is proud of this house, too.
C-K Autumnfest
Other homes around town get elaborate with their decorations as well, and a festival happens each year.
C-K Autumnfest

The towns of Ceredo and Kenova celebrate “Autumnfest” at the end of October. Click here to see more of the activities available around the towns.

For more exciting Halloween fun in West Virginia, check out these haunted house attractions.

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