Pumpkin festivals in various American states include pageants to select a pumpkin queen. The Circleville Pumpkin Show is the oldest pumpkin show in Ohio; it has been held annually since 1903. The festival draws large crowds of up to a half million people.
Pumpkin festivals across various American states feature contests for selecting a pumpkin queen. The Circleville Pumpkin Show, established in Ohio in 1903, is the oldest such event and attracts large crowds.