Today in history

In 1995: The 10th annual Great Pumpkin Fest kicks off today in downtown Zeeland. The festival concludes Saturday. The downtown is decorated a western décor to reflect the theme this year. There are daily events, such as a taxidermy display, an art show, a petting farm, pumpkin creations, farm machinery display, the Dekker Huis Museum show, largest pumpkin display and merchant sales.

Source: Holland Sentinel, October 3, 2015