Is pre-1996 really history?  Of course it is!

For all you – or should I say “us” – post-Olympic transplants and not-borns, here’s what sat on the site of Centennial Park in downtown Atlanta before it was built.

Dang.

Photo courtesy of the Centennial Park Facebook Page

Remember Josh D. Weiss’ great Piedmont Park pillow fight pictures that we featured here back in March?

Well the organizers of that feathery violence, GrBlue Events, are hosting a nine-hour Pumpkin Fest on Sunday, October 17th in Centennial Park from noon til 9pm.  Here are the deets for those of you who like to be “in the know”:

Time: Sunday, October 17: 12:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: Centennial Park (By the fountain)

It’s time to get the Jack O’ Lanterns ready for the funnest holiday of the year.  Come by car, bus, or MARTA. Bring a pumpkin, and a carving kit. We will take care of your trash and pumpkin goo.

Judging of pumpkins will commence at 1:25pm Yes, there is a CASH prize. $50 goes to the best carving!!! So come on out and win yourself some free money.

** While this event is free, there will be a donation jar present for the Children’s Hospital of Atlanta. Donations are appreciated. **

Judging Criteria: 1. Originality 2. Craftsmanship 3. Humor