The Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival takes the theme of Cabbage Night — busting apart gourds for fun — to a whole new level. The annual Stowe event emphasizes the art of distance, however: Festivalgoers use DIY constructions such as trebuchets to catapult pumpkins hundreds of feet across the sky. It's a terrific opportunity for kiddos to flex their mechanical and building skills — perhaps with a little help from Mom and Dad — and engage in some family-friendly competition. Oh, and just to get those creative juices flowing, note that last year’s winning throw was 861 feet.
