New Food Network Series, 'Outrageous Pumpkins,' Filmed At Harbes

NORTH FORK, NY — A new Halloween series on Food Network debuted Sunday, with a popular North Fork destination front and center for all the pumpkin fun.

Episode 1 of "Outrageous Pumpkins," the first of four, debuted Sunday on @foodnetwork at 10 p.m., Harbes Family Farm said on Facebook. "The series was filmed in Harbes Barnyard and it was an honor to have them here. Check it out!"

According to Harbes Family Farm, the episodes were filmed at the Mattituck location in November, 2019.

A release from the Food Network described "Outrageous Pumpkins": "In this four-part series hosted by Alyson Hannigan, a traditional Halloween pastime is taken to the next level as seven expert pumpkin carvers compete at an outdoor pumpkin playground for the title of Outrageous Pumpkin Champion and a sweet $25,000 Halloween treat," a release for the show said.

"Each week the carvers compete in two outrageous challenges that test their creativity and pumpkin prowess as they sculpt gravity-defying scenes that celebrate Halloween, with puppeteer and artist Terri Hardin and master pumpkin carver Ray Villafane judging their every move," the release added.

Food Network fans know to expect Halloween happenings to unfold.

“Food Network has been the go-to destination for Halloween through the years, offering programming that showcases edge of your seat, nerve-wracking competitions with mind-blowing Halloween creations that viewers have come to expect and love,” said Courtney White, president of Food Network. “With new series like 'Outrageous Pumpkins' taking the action out of the studio, along with returning favorites like 'Halloween Baking Championship' and 'Halloween Wars', this season is sure to deliver all the frights and delights fans are hoping for.”