Smash rotting pumpkins at Triple C's Fall Festival

Got a pumpkin bound to rot after Halloween? Put it to good use at Triple C's Smashing Pumpkins Fall Festival next Saturday, Nov. 1.

What's happening: The brewery is celebrating the return of its Maple Pecan Espresso Golden Ale with a post-Halloween party where you can smash your old pumpkins into their malt bins.

• They'll be donated to local farmers (turns out, cows love pumpkins).

Yes, and: They're also collecting leftover Halloween candy to send to troops overseas.

If you go: Izzy's will also serve its full menu, plus s'mores around the bonfire.

Stop by: 2900 Griffith St.