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Organizers say Pumpkin Festival drew about 20,000 visitors; city to shift event closer to Halloween
Summary
Recreation staff told the council the Oct. 25 Laconia Pumpkin Festival attracted roughly 20,000 visitors, had strong vendor sales and minimal public-safety incidents; organizers plan to shift the event to the Friday–Saturday weekend before Halloween and explore 501(c)(3) status and a community logo contest.
City recreation director Amy Lovisek and Nancy Brown from the city manager—s office told the council the Oct. 25 Laconia Pumpkin Festival was a success, drawing an estimated 20,000 visitors across the day, 82 craft vendors and 91 regular vendors.
Lovisek said vendors reported strong sales, police had no major calls related to the event and…
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