WATCH: The Giant Pumpkin Drops at Stillwater's Harvest Fest

Stillwater area residents enjoyed an array of fun activities at the Harvest Fest this past weekend, including live music, microbrews, wine and fall food. Perhaps the most fun activity, especially for the kids, was the annual giant pumpkin drop.

Young children gathered to watch as "pumpkin pilots" paddled giant pumpkins (loaded with candy) together down the by St. Croix River.

Here's a video of the first pumpkin drop of the weekend:

And here's video of the second drop of the weekend:

Image via YouTube