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Valley View Farms

ACTION JACKSON, WEIGHING 1,822 POUNDS, WILL BE 
ON DISPLAY AT VALLEY VIEW FARMS ON WEDNESDAY
COCKEYSVILLE/HUNT VALLEY, MD. – Continuing a long-standing fall tradition in Maryland, a giant pumpkin will be placed on display promptly at 10AM this Wednesday, September 30 at Valley View Farms. The huge pumpkin is named Action Jackson and weighs a hefty one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two pounds. 
With unique coloring that looks like early morning leaves painted on its surface, Action Jackson appears to be a truly magic pumpkin.
Action Jackson will remain on display until noon on Halloween, Saturday, October 31st.At that time, the giant pumpkin will be cut open and its seeds will be counted. The first person to guess the correct number of seeds contained in the giant pumpkin will win a $300 Valley View Farms’ Gift Card. Contest entries can be submitted at any time up until the seed counting begins.
Valley View Farms is widely known as Maryland’s Fall Headquarters, with thousands of pumpkins of all sizes, plus every other type of fall decoration imaginable, including unique gourds, decorative corn and corn fodder, and colorful mums and pansies. There is a free straw maze for kids, plus a Department 56 Halloween display and the International Christmas Shop, with holiday treasures from around the world.
Valley View Farms is located on York Road in Cockeysville/Hunt Valley.

Local Event: Arrival of 'Action Jackson' 2026 Giant Pumpkin

Arrival of 'Action Jackson' 2026 Giant Pumpkin

ACTION JACKSON, WEIGHING 1,822 POUNDS, WILL BE 
ON DISPLAY AT VALLEY VIEW FARMS ON WEDNESDAY
COCKEYSVILLE/HUNT VALLEY, MD. –...

St. John's Episcopal Church

Bring your beloved animal companions for a special Drive-Through Pet Blessing where all pets are welcome to receive a heartfelt blessing. Join the community at St. John's Episcopal Church to celebrate our sister animals in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. Pets stay in the car…just pull into the lot, get your blessing(s) and drive out. All humans and pets are welcome.&nbsp;

Local Event: St. Francis Pet Blessing

St. Francis Pet Blessing

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Shop •&nbsp;Mingle •&nbsp;Eat&nbsp;with Vendor Members Group at the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!,&nbsp;a premier community gathering featuring juried art, &nbsp;craft vendors, and tasty food. Held&nbsp;in our NEW Lutherville venue of Baltimore County,&nbsp;this rain or shine event offers free public admission to browse and take home affordable gifts for all ages with convenient tour bus parking for larger groups. Start the holidays off early by enjoying checking off your list in advance of the shopping rush.

Local Event: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!

Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS...

Shop • Mingle • Eat with Vendor Members Group at the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!, a premier community gathering featuring juried...

Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!

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