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Pumpkin Boat Racing

As we already know, Germany is famous for its multitude of unique festivals and celebrations. One of its strangest tourist attractions has to be the annual pumpkin boat race. Essentially, competitors carve massive pumpkins into boats and have races down a specific section of a river. Pumpkin boat racing is an annual Fall event that takes place in Lohmar, Germany. Before the race begins, the boats are also weighed and measured. In the end, the biggest and most impressive boat also wins a unique prize.

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While many take pumpkin boat racing very seriously, it is more of a fun event for the entire family. More so, this festival attracts hundreds of people from across the country.