National Pumpkin Day recognizes a favored autumn decoration & food on October 26th. Pumpkin is used in a variety of recipes, competitions and festivals. We’re in a frenzy of pumpkin obsession. We cannot wait for the November holiday for pumpkin pie. We need pumpkin everything! Cookies, coffee, cheesecake, pasta & oatmeal. Pumpkin patches, festivals, bake offs & television specials. Let’s not forget Jack o lantern carving, too! This orange colored fruit grows and is native to North America.