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ON THE NIGHT of Oct. 10, 1967, the community of New Albany debuted its inaugural
Pumpkin Festival with a parade. The following weekend, folks gathered downtown
to enjoy a farmers market, the sale of pumpkin pie, cider and barbecued chicken, a
public square dance, and a battle of the bands. Downtown merchants held a Harvest
of Values Square, and the festival culminated with pumpkin growing and decorating
and costume