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Writer's pictureHarper Tate

Punkin' Chunkin' Is Here



This weekend, October 19th and 20th, Western North Carolina’s popular Punkin Chunkin Festival returns near Hayesville. Sponsored by the Clay County Chamber of Commerce, the festival features pumpkin-flinging machines like catapults, air cannons, and trebuchets launching pumpkins thousands of feet. In addition to the main event, there will be pie-eating contests, live entertainment, food and craft vendors, hay rides, and airplane rides.


The fun kicks off Friday, October 18th, at 6 p.m. with the “Anything Pumpkin” and Chili Cook-off on Historic Hayesville Square. The festival itself will be held at 811 Settawig Road in Brasstown from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Admission and parking are $5, and kids under 5 enter free. No pets or firearms allowed. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy!

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