PUMPKIN FESTIVAL & WEIGH-IN OCTOBER 6 - OCTOBER 7 Saturday, 11 am–4 pm; Sunday, 11 am–3 pm. The Phillipston Congregational Church presents this popular regional event featuring the state’s oldest pumpkin-weighing contest. See huge vegetables tip the scales, with awards and bragging rights to local farmers and gardeners for their pumpkin-growing prowess. Pie contest, kids’ activities, food, book sale, hayrides and more.