Old York Historical Society Displays 144 Pumpkins
The annual Halloween display stretches along the cemetery wall between York Street and Lindsay Road.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Seasonal Events
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The Old York Historical Society has decorated the local cemetery wall with 144 carved pumpkins. The installation is lit with LED candles to mark the Halloween season.
Why it matters
This seasonal display serves as a community landmark to celebrate Halloween in York. It highlights local cooperation, as pumpkins were donated by the First Parish Church and Blaisdell Brothers Family Farm.
The display consists of 144 pumpkins lit by LED candles. The society is also hosting a free trick-or-treat event scheduled from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The players
Old York Historical Society
This organization preserves the history of the region and manages the cemetery where the seasonal display is hosted.
First Parish Church
This local religious institution contributed to the community effort by donating pumpkins for the display.
Blaisdell Brothers Family Farm
This local agricultural operation provided the pumpkins currently lining the cemetery wall.
The details
The pumpkins line the wall spanning York Street and Lindsay Road, where the public is also encouraged to add their own jack-o-lanterns. Once the holiday festivities conclude, the entire collection of pumpkins will be repurposed as feed for pigs.
Timeline
Historical society members carved the pumpkins on October 29, 2026.
A free trick-or-treat event takes place on October 31, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Industry Dynamics
This installation aligns with the established regional trend of community-driven Halloween displays in New England villages. It reflects a shift toward using sustainable practices, such as feeding the display materials to local livestock after the event concludes.
Residents are invited to visit the display along the cemetery wall and may contribute their own carved pumpkins to the installation. The public can also participate in the free trick-or-treat event on Halloween afternoon.
The takeaway
Community members looking to participate can add their own carved creations to the cemetery wall alongside the 144 society-carved pumpkins. This event offers a family-friendly way to enjoy the Halloween season while supporting local agricultural recycling efforts.
Further reading
Learn more about local festivities on our Seasonal Events page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WGME.
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