The New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival kicks off on Friday.>>Download the FREE WMUR AppThe festival will be open Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. Explore downtown Laconia and check out the 34-foot tower of jack-o'-lanterns, listen to live bands and performers or grab food and other goodies from more than 60 food and craft vendors.The annual event has been held in Laconia since 2015. It was held in Keene in previous years.For the full schedule and more information, visit NHPumpkinFestival.com.