Yes. Food Network’s Outrageous Pumpkins was filmed at Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck, on Long Island’s North Fork, with principal photography in November 2019; the site provided access to large pumpkins, wide staging areas, and existing fall-event infrastructure required for multi-day, large-scale pumpkin builds.
The Harbes Barnyard Location
Harbes Barnyard at Harbes Family Farm functioned as the outdoor workshop and contest site, using fields, a barnyard, and visitor amenities to keep production and public programs separate. The farm’s Mattituck parcel allowed producers to stage multi-pumpkin sculptures without moving to a studio lot; the location and credits are summarized in our Where Is Outrageous Pumpkins Filmed? piece.
Timing and Seasonal Logistics That Mattered
Filming in November 2019 reduced rapid decay and insect activity and ensured cool daytime temperatures for multi-day builds. Producers took advantage of peak-season pumpkin supply and the farm’s routine cold-storage arrangements to stagger carving schedules and limit spoilage.
How the Site Supported Production Needs
Harbes supplied the footprint for set pieces, camera rigs, generators, and crew shelters while keeping visitor circulation separate from work zones. The farm’s loading access and on-site staff simplified moving bulk pumpkin pallets and installing temporary cold storage and electrical distribution for lighting and animatronic systems.
Show Format, Competitors, and Stakes
Outrageous Pumpkins is a studio-produced Food Network competition that challenges expert carvers to produce theatrical, multi-pumpkin sculptures incorporating lighting and motion; the program format and contestant involvement are described in coverage such as the SAIC News feature on the show, which helps establish the series’ competitive format and the ways contestants work on site.
Production Challenges and Practical Tips for Large Pumpkin Builds
- Material perishability. Store pumpkins in cool, ventilated spaces and plan carving within 24 to 72 hours of show use to reduce softening and microbial growth.
- Structural support. Anchor large pumpkins to plywood bases, use internal bracing and lightweight frames for cantilevered elements, and test load paths before final assembly.
- Weather planning. Keep tarps, quick-dry shelters, and desiccant or portable dehumidifiers on hand for overnight protection and to limit condensation that weakens skin and fasteners.
- Power and control. Locate generators and control panels away from footpaths, run elevated cable trays to avoid trip hazards, and use waterproof enclosures for motors and lighting connectors.
- Tools and kits. For teams building at this scale, a mix of carving gouges, jig saws for frames, and finishing rasps speeds work; readers can compare readily available tools and starter sets such as pumpkin carving kits on Amazon.
- Reference for exceptional carving. Large-scale carving has an established track record; notable achievements such as Eric Jones’s Guinness recognition show the technical ambition possible in the discipline (Alfred University News on Eric Jones).
Filming Facts at a Glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Primary Location | Harbes Family Farm, Mattituck, NY |
| Filming Period | November 2019 |
| Production Needs | Large outdoor staging, pumpkin storage, power for lighting and animatronics |
How Producers Used Local Resources
Production teams used Harbes’ staff, loading docks, and seasonal logistics to coordinate bulk deliveries, temporary cold storage, and camera-vehicle access. The farm’s existing attractions provided scenery and fallback spaces for staging props and nonfilming rehearsals.
Where to Verify Credits and Further Reading
Industry listings and episode credits include Harbes Family Farm for the series; the site’s own archive contains related seasonal coverage such as a Halloween feature and other creative seasonal posts that place the shoot in local programming context. See Architecture Adrenaline’s seasonal features, including a fall-themed Halloween Door Contest post and related articles like Urban Waves Pavilion that illustrate how the site documents creative production contexts.
Related Video
Outrageous Pumpkins is filmed mainly in a picturesque location that helps highlight the creativity involved in the pumpkin displays. The show captures the work of talented pumpkin artists who transform ordinary pumpkins into extraordinary pieces of art through skill and imaginative design.
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