18 October 2006 For Immediate Release News from Manchester and the Mountains Regional Chamber of Commerce Press Contact Person: Hugh Miller, 802.362.6313, hmiller@manchesterchamber.net The Orvis Company to host World Record Pumpkin Carving Attempt The Manchester and the Mountains Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Orvis Company present the First Annual Pumpkin Carving Festival. The event will take place at the Orvis Flagship store on Route 7A in Manchester on October 28th, between Noon and 4 p.m. This family friendly event includes pumpkin carving, pumpkin painting, children’s costume contest, raffles, prizes and more! Children’s costume contest takes place at 1p.m. Prizes will be presented and free ice cream and hotdogs will be available. The Manchester and the Mountains world record attempt will take place at 2 p.m. sharp. Approximately two hundred pumpkin carvers are needed to set the world record. To ensure a space as a world record pumpkin carver, pre-register at the Chamber office or register the day of the event from Noon-1:30p.m. Contact the Manchester and the Mountains Chamber of Commerce for details 802.362.6313.
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