Pumpkin Fair carves out some autumn flair as annual celebration in Manteca draws a crowd

A HOT DAY of 95 degrees did not stop the residents of Manteca and nearby from attending the 38^th Annual Manteca Pumpkin Fair this past weekend.

Held in the streets of downtown Manteca, the free event welcomed thousands of attendees to celebrate fall with music, pumpkin flavored foods and more. The fair, hosted annually by the Manteca Sunrise Kiwanis Club, took place Saturday and Sunday with live music on the main stage, a car show, pumpkin carving contest, petting zoo and more.