Talk about going behind the scenes!

Our pumpkin has been painted, and its bare backside exposed for all to gawk at. A fabric scrim was stapled into place to provide an even background for the interior lights -- otherwise the inside of the pumpkin would look like an unfinished addition to someone's house when lit each night.

This same backstage view was obscured from audience view by vine-covered fences, pumpkins and foliage for opening night.

Here the pumpkin lighting 'system' is in operation... didn't it look much better from the front side?

A close-up of our intricate lighting plan at work.

Not only was our giant pumpkin expertly illuminated, it was well insulated and energy efficient!

Since our pumpkins would be donated by our fans, these groovy gourds needed display stands so they wouldn't roll down the hill and bowl over our audience! Thus began the tedious task of assembling and painting 175 small platforms which would be staked into the lawn.

From Keith's expression, it appears the crew was much closer to completing platform #1 than #175 at this point!  Pictured (left to right): Lisa, Rich, Keith, Jeff, Russell and Rick.

Keith painted the pumpkin patch sign for Pappy, since Pappy's hands are a bit shaky after countless Halloweens.