Committee debates pumpkin quantities after low pre-sales last year

Sep 11, 2026

Organizers reviewed last year's pumpkin order and costs (415 units, $980 total with $150 delivery) and discussed reducing this year's order to limit risk; members agreed to vote on a spending cap at the next meeting.

The full story

Committee members reviewed the previous year's pumpkin order and sales as they planned quantities for this year's festival. Staff reported about 40 pre-sale transactions last year and the Chair read an order confirmation showing $980 total and a $150 delivery fee for 415 small pumpkins. "So, guys, last year, we paid $980. I just got the order confirmation," the Chair reported.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in