How far can a pumpkin roll from the top of the “long view” hill in Downtown Longview? A new event hosted by Visit Longview and Longview Main Street aims to answer that question during the “Longview Great Pumpkin Roll” from 3-6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5. Participants will roll pumpkins from the spot where surveyors, back in 1870, said "that's a long view" as they stood on rock hill with Mr. O.H. Methvin to map out a new East Texas.

The event will take at the top of Center Street in downtown Longview at approximately 420 N. Center St. Participants will roll pumpkins down the hill for the possibility of winning prizes. The longest roll will receive $500, and other small prizes will be available as well. There is a charge of $2 per roll, but pumpkins are not included. Participants may bring their own pumpkin o purchase a pumpkin at the event while supplies last. Proceeds benefit Downtown Longview nonprofit, One Hundred Acres of Heritage.

Other activities planned for the event include a maze, fire truck ladder rides (from 3 – 5 p.m. only), yard games, community booths, and vendors. The Lab on Center Street will host an open house during the event as well.

The Longview Great Pumpkiun Roll is being held in conjunction with two other downtown events taking place that day. Ollie’s Skate Shop Downtown Take Over will feature a downhill skating competition on Center Street from 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., followed by a street skating competition from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. in front of their business at 105 W. Tyler St. Registration for the skating competition begins at 10 a.m.

In addition, the monthly Downtown Longview Cruise Night car show will take place from 4 – 7 p.m. on Methvin Street. This month’s cruise night has a “Hot Rods and Hot Dogs” theme as a dog-friendly event with pet adoptions available from Regard4Life. Participation and attendance at the cruise night is free.

Vendor and volunteer opportunities are available. Find more information at VisitLongviewTexas.com/Pumpkin or contact Visit Longview at 903-753-3281.