The Quirky Texas Town That Transforms Into A Pumpkin Wonderland Every Fall

Whether in the form of lattes, pies, or patches, pumpkins are at the forefront of our minds as soon as fall arrives. Texas is the proud home of the Pumpkin Capital of America, and the tiny West Texas town of less than 3,000 residents is almost unrecognizable this time of year.

Check out one of the most underrated fall celebrations in the state:

Floydada has been given the title of "Pumpkin Capital USA," and one visit to the ranch is all you need to discover why.

Between 15 and 20 million pumpkins are grown here annually, and each one is harvested by hand. That takes a lot of hard work!

Every year, the city hosts its "Punkin Days" celebration on the second Saturday in October.

Visitors will enjoy arts + crafts, awards for the largest and smallest pumpkin, a seed spitting contest, and so much more. The little ones can even ride on a "Punkin" Train built especially for them!

Although the bulk of the festival occurs on Saturday, things actually kick off Friday night with BBQ and chili cook-offs.

There'll be a 5k run bright and early in the morning, and the unofficial alarm for activities to begin sounds when the last racer crosses the finish line.

Looking to bring home a few pumpkins of your own? Grab a wheelbarrow and try not to get overwhelmed at the selection.

From adorable minis to gargantuan prizewinners that can top 250 lbs, it's a guarantee that whatever variety you're looking for will be available.

The saying "different is beautiful" most certainly applies to pumpkins. You'll be shocked to discover just how many kinds exist!

Some are silver, some white as a ghost, and still others resemble a wheel of cheese. But what they all have in common is their ability to instantly invoke the heartwarming feelings associated with fall in everyone who sees them.

Families love to visit Punkin Days and create memories that last a lifetime.

Small children tend to be fascinated by jack-o'-lanterns, especially ones that tower over their tiny bodies! Stop at one of the many photo-ops throughout the ranch and capture that innocent enchantment before it fades.

Pumpkin painting is a fun creative outlet for all ages, and Assiter has everything you need to create your very own masterpiece.

Want to scare trick-or-treaters with a spine-chilling monster greeting them on the porch? Or perhaps you'd prefer the elegantly-written initial of your family to serve as a decoration throughout the entire season. Arm yourself with a brush and some paint and see what your mind conjures up.

Crates upon crates of pumpkins as far as the eye can see...now that's what we call a festival!

To locate the ranch, enter Cone, Texas on your GPS and head three miles north of the destination you end up at. The address listed on their website won't lead you to the correct place. We hope you make it out and experience the fun this year!

Have you ever been to Floydada Punkin Days? If so, we want to hear all about your experience!