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Giant pumpkins, winners of a pumpkin contest on the autumn market

Check out Gartenschau Kaiserslautern’s pumpkin exhibition and the Open-Rhineland-Palatinate Pumpkin Weighing Championships this fall!  (swisshippo (Adobe Stock))

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Gartenschau Kaiserslautern Pumpkin Exhibition | Sept. 1–Oct. 31, 2026

The Gartenschau in Kaiserslautern is a cool place in general for the whole family. You can stroll through the beautiful park and spot dinosaurs or admire the Lego® exhibition “All Bricks.” In the fall, the park celebrates pumpkins!

In 2026, the Pumpkin Exhibition will have the theme of “Dinosaurs.” There will be over 40,000 pumpkins of various kinds and colors to create unique works of sculpture art. Previous themes include “Jungle” and “Underwater.” This is a fun, easy family outing and you can buy tickets once there or online.

On September 20th, the 18th Open-Rhineland-Palatinate Pumpkin Weighing Championships will occur. Pumpkin farmers and amateur gardeners can participate in the competition.

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Katie Wells is a writer and mixed media artist with an MFA in Creative Writing. Passionate about nature, travel, and yoga, her work often reflects a sense of curiosity and connection. When she’s not writing or wandering through the forest, she enjoys cozy moments at home with a homemade latte, her two dogs Zuko and Baymax, and her spouse.

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