Contest Requirements Q&A:

Q: How can I sign up for the pumpkin carving contest?

A: You can sign up HERE.

Q: Can parents help carve?

A: Sure! The contest is for everyone, though we want to see the wonderful imaginations of your children.

Q: Can the pumpkins be painted?

A: Yes! Carve, paint, decorate, you name it. All styles are welcome and will add to a fun, eclectic display.

Q: Can we take our pumpkins back home with us?

A: Please do! We want you to be able to enjoy them beyond one evening. Please claim your pumpkin at the close of Fall Festival (between 8:45 to 9PM). Unfortunately, pumpkins that are left behind will end up in the garbage. 

Q: Do I have to be present to win? How many winners will there be?

A: No, you don't need to present. We will reveal the Top 3 Winners at 9:00pm. We will do a 2nd notification during Monday morning announcements. Winners will be notified via Konstella too. 

Q: Where and when do I drop off my pumpkin?

A: Please drop your pumpkin at the pumpkin contest station (in front of the library) between 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm on the day of Fall Festival. You can drop your pumpkin later if needed, but voting may have commenced.

Q: How does voting work?

A: You can vote for your favorite pumpkin once. Pumpkin voting tickets will given out with the Tent or Treat ticket. Voting will commence at 5PM, when Fall Festival officially opens. Winners will be announced around 9:00 pm.

Schedule:

3PM - 5PM: Drop off decorated pumpkins at the pumpkin contest station (by the library).

5PM: Voting opens 

8:30PM: Voting closes 

9PM: Winners announced

** If you have a battery-operated tea light candle to place in your jack-o-lantern, please bring it so we can illuminate all of the entries and create a sparkling evening display. We will have candles on hand for kids who need them.