# Gourd-Filled Towns The Cinderella’s Pumpkin Village Celebrates Autumn at the Dallas Arboretu By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderellas-pumpkin-village References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/11/12/Pumpkin-Land/) & [dallasarboretum.org](http://www.dallasarboretum.org/) The Cinderella’s Pumpkin Village may have a more fairy tale vibe than a halloween one, but it would have been a perfect place to take children before the trick-or-treating festivities began. Either way, it is part of the Autumn at the Arboretum event in Dallas, Texas, which is the perfect location to celebrate the beauty of fall. The Cinderella’s Pumpkin Village in particular is stunning. It is made up of 50,000 pumpkins, squash and gourds. Decorating the grounds in the most unexpected ways, from lining paths to being stacked near entrances, it is four houses that will really steal people's breaths. Constructed out of 1,200 gourds, they represent Cinderella’s ballroom, the rooms of Cinderella and her ugly stepsisters and the Fairy Godmother’s home. There is also a pumpkin-styled carriage for photo ops. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pumpkin-themed Attractions:** Opportunity for businesses to create unique and immersive experiences centered around pumpkins and autumn themes. - **Gourd-based Decor:** Potential for innovative gourd-based decor products and designs for both indoor and outdoor spaces. - **Fairy-tale Inspired Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to organize whimsical events and festivals inspired by classic fairy tales. ### Who This Affects Most - **Event Planning and Management:** The event planning industry can leverage pumpkin-themed attractions to create captivating and memorable experiences for clients. - **Home Decor and Design:** The home decor industry can tap into gourd-based decor trends to offer unique and eco-friendly options for consumers. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism industry has an opportunity to attract visitors by organizing fairy-tale inspired events and festivals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thematic Outdoor Lights Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-burton-light-trail.md) - [Thematic Large-Scale Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-at-illumi.md) - [Halloween-Themed Fire Pit Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-carved-pumpkin.md) - [Family-Friendly Festive Outdoor Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-outdoor-experience.md) - [Autumnal Apple Crumb Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cream-crumb.md) - [Autumnal Pumpkin Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-ale.md) - [Light Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaginarium360.md) - [Family-Friendly Halloween Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading.md) - [Sweet Pumpkin-Stuffed Beignets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-marshmallow-beignets.md)