Pumpkin festival near Berlin features giant sculptures of powerful women, in photos

A pumpkin sculpture depicting Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is displayed at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
A pumpkin sculpture depicting Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is displayed at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
A pumpkin sculpture depicting a female symbol associated with strength and unity, is displayed at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
A pumpkin sculpture depicting a female symbol associated with strength and unity, is displayed at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
A pumpkin sculpture depicting fictional Swedish book character Pippi Longstocking, is displayed at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
A pumpkin sculpture depicting fictional Swedish book character Pippi Longstocking, is displayed at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
Kuri squash is displayed for sale at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
Kuri squash is displayed for sale at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
A pumpkin sculpture depicting Joan of Arc, the patron saint of France, is displayed at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
A pumpkin sculpture depicting Joan of Arc, the patron saint of France, is displayed at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
Carved gourds are displayed at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
Carved gourds are displayed at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
A pumpkin sculpture depicting a goddess with six arms, is displayed at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
A pumpkin sculpture depicting a goddess with six arms, is displayed at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
Pumpkins are displayed for sale at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
Pumpkins are displayed for sale at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
A pumpkin sculpture depicting Cleopatra, is displayed at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
A pumpkin sculpture depicting Cleopatra, is displayed at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
Pumpkins are displayed for sale at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
Pumpkins are displayed for sale at Klaistow farm’s annual pumpkin festival, which this year celebrates “powerful women,” in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
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BEELITZ, Germany (AP) — The Klaistow farm near Berlin is hosting its 22nd annual pumpkin festival, where more than 100,000 pumpkins in 500 varieties are displayed across the grounds.

The event features giant pumpkin sculptures representing this year’s theme of “powerful women," paying tribute to inspiring women like Frida Kahlo, Cleopatra and Joan of Arc.

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