By Associated Press - Sunday, October 9, 2016

DAMARISCOTTA, Maine (AP) - It’s time to know who’s going to carve out a victory in the annual pumpkin regatta.

The event on Sunday is part of Darmiscotta’s Pumpkinfest and features people piloting giant, carved-out gourds that have been transformed into boats.

The event is being held on the Damariscotta River with separate “paddleboat” and “powerboat” categories.



There’s even talk of a paddle polo events.

Other events on Sunday included a pumpkin derby race, pumpkin catapults and slingshots. The event got underway in earnest Saturday with a parade, zombie road race and pumpkin dessert contest.

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