2025 Pumpkin Contest Details 

5-8:30 PM | SAT. OCT. 18, 2025

 

 

Join a Workshop

Register for a pumpkin carving workshop to create a pumpkin masterpiece that will automatically be entered into our Pumpkin Carving Contest. All skill levels are encouraged to attend. The workshop fee includes a pumpkin, tools, instruction on carving techniques, and entry into the Pumpkin Contest.  Workshop Entry Fee: $10 Member | $12 General

Carving Workshops: 10AM-11:30AM | 12PM-1:30PM | 2PM-3:30PM

Enter the Group Category

Enter a group of  pumpkins (no quantity limit) carved by your club, class, community group, or co-workers for a chance to win a pizza party or a $100 donation to the organization of your choice. Align the design of your pumpkin to your brand, pick a theme, or follow your team's creative spirit. The group category is free!  All entries should be dropped off on Sat. Oct 18th between 11-5PM.

Carve at Home

Enter a home-carved pumpkin to win a prize in the Pumpkin Carving Contest. Drop your pumpkin off at PAFAC between 11:00AM-5:00PM on Saturday, October 18th and pay a $5 entry fee per pumpkin. 4 prizes per category! Will you be the silliest, scariest, most creative, or best overall in your category? 

Carve-at-Home Entry: $5/Pumpkin

Pumpkin Carving Prizes

We are so lucky to have an amazing selection of prizes for you to win from supporting local businesses including:

  • Shore Aquatic Center Adult 12 Visit Pass
  • $25 Barhop Gift Cards
  • Welly's Gift Cards
  • $20 Alley Cat Gift Card
  • Gift Certificate for 2 Free Meals at Chestnut Cottage
  • $25 Gift Cards from Swains
  • $50 Certificate for Joshuas
  • Season Pass to Winter Ice Village
  • Gift Basket from Over the Fence
  • $50 Pink Pony Cafe Gift Card
  • $25 The Rail Gift Card
  • Full Moon Co. Candles
  • Gift Bag from Dungeness Kids

 

Pumpkin Carving Categories

Brackets:

Kids, 11 and Under
Youth, 12-16
Beginner
Advanced
Group

Categories/Prizes for:
Silliest
Scariest
Most Creative
Best Overall

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