31. Historic Hudson Valley. Is that a place or a state of mind?
Actually, it’s a non-profit network of six historic sites in Sleepy Hollow Country and the Great Estates region, including Van Cortlandt Manor. The others are Washington Irving’s Sunnyside; Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate, a historic site of the National Trust; Philipsburg Manor; the Union Church of Pocantico Hills; and Montgomery Place Historic Estate.

32. I’m as impulsive as all get out. I need to buy tickets right now!
CLICK HERE to buy tickets. CLICK HERE to become a member. You can also call 914-631-8200 to buy tickets ($2 per ticket surcharge added for phone orders).

33. I accidentally bought tickets for the same night as the birthday party for the son of the best friend of my mother’s second cousin. Can I exchange them for another session?
Sorry, all ticket sales are final. They are, however, transferable. So feel free to give them to a friend.

34. It’s raining and I only wear suede, can I get a refund or exchange my tickets?
Blaze takes place rain or shine. In extreme weather conditions, Historic Hudson Valley reserves the right to cancel the event and issue refunds. See our Weather Policy for details.

35. Can I park my ride for free?
Yes, parking is included in the cost of your ticket.

36. My pets, Iggy the iguana, Diana the tabby, and Westin the chocolate Lab, are all part of my family. Can they come to Blaze?
Sorry, but no. Blaze is for humans only.

37. Can I take photos at this event? Got any tips for capturing the moment?
Absolutely you can take photos, but please leave your tripod at home. To ideally capture the ambient light of the Jack O’ Lanterns, use a slow synch setting. Most digital cameras have at least one for “slow synch flash.” Post your photos online and let us know and we’ll link to them from the HVBlog.

38. I like souvenirs. Can I take a pumpkin home?
Actually, you can! Blaze experts will be carving art pumpkins on site that you can purchase in The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze Shop. These will be limited edition, signed and numbered by the artists. Besides these incredible examples of pumpkin art, the shop will be stuffed to the gills with more than 100 Blaze items including postcards, journals, Blaze pumpkin soup, Blaze pumpkin soap (yes, really!), Blaze pumpkin butter…even a Blaze chocolate bar! Other items include hats, notepads, T-shirts, magnets, caps, glass paperweights, murals, mugs, books, cookies, and of course, punching pumpkin pens. Besides the main shop inside the event, you can stop by Shop ‘N’ Glow just outside the gates, which will be selling glowsticks, glow necklaces and bracelets, holographic necklaces, and flashing necklaces and bracelets. It will also feature colonial lanterns and Blaze sweatshirts. Remember, it can get cold in October!

39. Clearly Historic Hudson Valley couldn’t have done this all on its own. Who else helped?
We graciously thank the generous sponsors of The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze: Blaze Title Sponsor Entergy Nuclear ; Blaze Participating Sponsor Key Bank ; and Blaze Media Sponsor WHUD 100.7 FM.

40. I’m starving. Will food be available at the event?
Absolutely. Café Blazé, operated by Geordane’s of Irvington, will offer many tasty treats, including soup, veggie chili, muffins, pumpkin cookies, and cider.

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