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Pumpkins focus of fall festivities (13 images)

Participants welcome fall at the annual pumpkin weigh-off in Half Moon Bay, Calif., on October 14, 2019, and pumpkin sales in Belleville, Ill., on October 9. A giant pumpkin in California set a new state record.



The runner-up for most beautiful pumpkin sits on the ground at the annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-off in Half Moon Bay, Calif., on Monday. This year's event saw two pumpkins topping a ton, with the winner at 2,175 pounds. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI
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The most beautiful pumpkin is lifted during the beauty contest portion of the annual pumpkin weigh-off. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI
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Ureno's pumpkin weighed 2,175 pounds -- 5 pounds more than last year's winner. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI
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Ureno won a prize of $15,225. He told ABC 7 the money would go to his kids' college funds. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI
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