{"id":103574,"date":"2024-11-08T05:54:47","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T10:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=103574"},"modified":"2024-11-08T05:54:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T10:54:47","slug":"dont-trash-it-smash-it-tioga-county-pumpkin-smashing-event-provides-family-fun-education-and-reduces-waste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2024\/11\/08\/dont-trash-it-smash-it-tioga-county-pumpkin-smashing-event-provides-family-fun-education-and-reduces-waste\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Trash It, Smash It! Tioga County Pumpkin Smashing Event Provides Family Fun, Education and Reduces Waste"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Are you wondering what you should do with your jack-o&#8217;-lanterns after Halloween? Bring them to the Tioga County Pumpkin Smash and, well, smash them!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Hilltop Farm, 343 Cass Hill Rd., Candor, N.Y., on Saturday,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Tioga County Pumpkin Smash is a distinctive event that aims to reduce waste by diverting pumpkins from landfills. After Halloween, bring your used jack-o&#8217;-lanterns or whole pumpkins to the Pumpkin Smash and help smash them to pieces! These smashed pumpkins will be composted or donated to local livestock.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>What to Expect at the Event <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Pumpkin smashing: Get your hands dirty and enjoy smashing pumpkins!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Games: Enjoy a variety of entertaining fall-themed games suitable for the entire family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Light refreshments: Fuel up with tasty snacks and beverages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Important Information <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Please remove all candles and decorations before your arrival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Bring your own bucket or container if you would like to take home some of the smashed pumpkins to compost in your backyard or whole pumpkins to feed livestock.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Please do not bring your own smashing tools &#8211; they will be provided for you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This event will take place in the indoor riding arena, ensuring it will proceed regardless of the weather conditions!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you would like to donate a pumpkin for someone else to smash, drop-offs will be accepted between 10- 11 a.m. on Nov. 9.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This first annual event is hosted by Tioga County Sustainability, Tioga County Cornell Cooperative<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>Extension, Tioga County Tourism, and Tioga County Farm Bureau. 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