Left: The Pumpkin Festival grounds in Milton are always decorated festively for fall. Right: Albert Rodebaugh II of Craigsville won First Place with his 1,602-pound pumpkin. (Photos by Sarah Deleon)

Every year, gardeners from all over the state compete for the honor of having the biggest pumpkin at the West Virginia Pumpkin Festival’s annual pumpkin contest. Contest entries are displayed for the duration of the festival, which was held this year from October 6 through…