 Keene
is a city in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA. The
population was 22,955 at the 2000 census. It is the
county seat of Cheshire County.
Keene is well known for
holding the Guinness Book of World Records record
for most lit jack-o'-lanterns at one time and place.
Each year the city attempts to surpass its own record
during the Pumpkin Fest held in late October.
Festivals
Pumpkin Festival
Main article: Pumpkin
Fest
Each year in October,
Keene hosts an annual Pumpkin Festival. This
event has set world
records for the largest simultaneous number of
jack-o'-lanterns on display several times, and the tally
from the 2003 festival is the current standing Guiness
record. Besides the pumpkins stacked on massive towers
set in the streets (see photo at right), thousands of
additional pumpkins line the streets of the city. Face
painting, fireworks, music, and other entertainments are
also provided.
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Festival Photo
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Keene Music Festival
In late August or early
September the city hosts the Keene Music Festival.
Several stages are located throughout the downtown area
during the day's events, which are free to the public
and sponsored by locally-owned businesses. Visitors,
mostly from the local community, roam the city's
sidewalks listening to the dozens upon dozens of bands.
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Music Festival Photo
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