Stuart Beare (innovator)
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Stuart Beare is a British farmer and businessman known for developing the first drive-through farm shop, and developing his shop from a traditional pick-your-own to a seasonal attraction site.
Beare joined Tulleys Farm in 1991 and started focusing on Halloween events inspired by the American Halloween industry. In 1995, Beare introduced the Pumpkin Festival at Tulleys Farm in West Sussex, England, which included a pumpkin carving competition. This was followed by the creation of "The Creepy Cottage" haunted house in 1997. By 2003, the farm featured several Halloween attractions such as the Spooky Wagon Ride and the Haunted Hayride, drawing significant visitor numbers.[1][2][3][4][5]
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