7 incredible pumpkin carvings from Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular exhibit

By Irene Ogrodnik Global News

Posted October 30, 2013 8:18 am

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Dorothy from Wizard of Oz carved pumpkin. — A spooky spectacular sees a frightening 5,000 pumpkins on display. The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island is the result of several weeks of preparation by teams of expert carvers. A carved pumpkin of Dorothy from Wizard of Oz is seen here. AP Photo

The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island is the result of several weeks of preparation by teams of expert carvers.

The highly anticipated annual event features a breathtaking display of 5,000 illuminated Jack-o-lanterns, with over 125 of them artistically carved and displayed in scenes to play out the annual theme.

This year the show has been called “Pumpkinville USA” and features intricate pumpkin art representing different regions of America; highlighting their unique attributes and historical and cultural landmarks of each of the states.

Have a look at some of the incredible carvings below: