LIHUE — Shoppers wanting a free pumpkin had to be on time at the Pau Hana Market on Monday at the Kukui Grove Center.

About 100 pumpkins, specially packaged as protection for the large orb, were distributed to the first people waiting in line at the rate of one pumpkin per family when the cowbell sounded. The pumpkin giveaway was made possible through the efforts of the Harvest Festival and their ohana of community sponsors.

“On behalf of the Kauai County Farm Bureau and the Monday Pau Hana Market, mahalo nui loa to the Harvest Festival and their amazing sponsors for the generous donation of pumpkins today,” said Laurie Ho, president of the Kauai County Farm Bureau that collaborates with Kukui Grove for the weekly Pau Hana Market. “For those who missed today’s free pumpkin giveaway, don’

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