HARTSBURG — The Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival was back this weekend, bringing family fun, food, games and, of course, pumpkins to mid-Missourians.

The town of just under 200 is put under the spotlight for one weekend a year, and it welcomed thousands of visitors for the festival.

"It's been a great experience this year," attendee Kiandre Robinson said." There's lots of vendors this year with incredible merchandise."

Tents lined the street, selling everything from clothes, jewelry, bags and souvenirs. Kids enjoyed bouncy houses and playgrounds, while games fit for all ages included axe throwing and high strikers.

Attendees could also purchase and bring home some pumpkins as well.

"We try to get out to [the festival] every year," Robinson said. "A lot of times with the rain and the mu

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