Pumpkinfest

Anamosa's annual Pumpkinfest in Iowa will carry an America 250 theme this year, tying the community festival to the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding. The eastern Iowa event, known as the Pumpkin Capital of Iowa, typically draws visitors for pumpkin displays and fall festivities. Organisers are aligning the celebration with nationwide semiquincentennial activities taking place across the country.