The West Virginia Pumpkin Festival once again returned to Milton last week, running from Thursday through Sunday. A deluge of rain came down on Friday, but the other days had better weather. The downpour prevented at least one motorist from exiting the parking area via the designated route.

Each year, the largest pumpkin contest brings contestants from around the state, as well as Ohio, to compete for the honor of growing the heaviest pumpkin. This…