# Extreme Halloween Exteriors 10 Pumpkin Houses By Cowbag | Published 2008-10-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-houses-homes-embracing-halloween References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/28/steve-millers-pumpkin-house/) The Kenova Pumpkin House in West Virginia is the flagship home in this category, with over 3,000 pumpkins decorating its exterior. Every year Ric Griffith and an army of volunteers carves the pumpkins and puts them on display. It is estimated that over 25,000 Jack o' lanterns have appeared at his home since Griffith started showcasing them in 1978. No one likes a showoff, Ric, so here are a few other homes that celebrate the orange vegetable of joy that is the pumpkin in other equally brilliant ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pumpkin Decorating:** There is an opportunity for companies to create new and innovative products and tools for pumpkin carving and decorating. - **Seasonal Home Decor:** There is an opportunity for businesses to capitalize on seasonal home decor by offering unique and extreme decorations for holidays and events. - **Community Events:** There is an opportunity for businesses to sponsor and participate in community events such as pumpkin carving contests and pumpkin-themed festivals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can offer new and unique ways to decorate homes for seasonal events and holidays. - **Retail:** Retail businesses can offer pumpkin carving and decorating products, as well as seasonal home decor items. - **Event Planning:** Event planning businesses can organize and promote pumpkin carving contests and pumpkin-themed festivals in communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Family-Friendly Halloween Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading.md) - [Stacking Pumpkin Display Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-stacking-kit.md) - [Haunted Winchester Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-winchester-house.md) - [Haunted Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-gingerbread.md) - [Spooky Halloween Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfway-to-halloween.md) - [Haunted Halloween Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-house-collection.md) - [Jack-o’-lantern Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackolantern-pizza.md) - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md) - [Seasonal Jack-O-Lantern Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-potion-liqueur.md)