Die Kurbis Ausstellung in Seegraben

Who knew that pumpkins and other squashes were popular in Switzerland?  Every year in Seegraben, a village near Lake Pfaffiker in the canton of Zurich, there is a "Kurbis Ausstellung" (squash exposition or exhibition) which is the largest in Switzerland.  I guess there must be others!  Today, for the third time, I went to it with Kathrin and Roger along with their two young children. Now, this isn't just about a few pumpkins, believe me!  There are hundreds and hundreds of them and each year I've been there has been a different theme. All I remember about the first time was that there were bales of hay stacked to make a huge pyramid. The second time had a dinosaur theme and this year it seemed to be legends - Robin Hood, Elvis (yes, a statue of him made from miniature pumpkins), Lancelot, the frog prince and the lion, legendary king of the jungle. There were displays of giant pumpkins, all kinds of squash for sale, tastings, games for children, bales of hay for children (and some adults) to play on, and a beer garden. Like so many festivals at this time of the year, it seemed to be about celebrating the harvest.  So, here are some photos including the Elvis one!