October 31, 2024:

Thank you to all our participants in this year's Pumpkin Book Character Decorating Contest! Our five winners are: Fly Guy (Ages 2-5), Mossy by Jan Brett (Ages 6-9), Miles "Tails" from Sonic the Hedgehog (Ages 10-13), Laura Ingalls Wilder (Ages 10-13), and Spongebob - Bikini Bottom - Pineapple House (Ages 18+). Winners have been notified via email. Congratulations to our winners and thank you again to all participants!

October 19-22: Pumpkin Drop-Off*
October 24-27: Online Voting
October 30-November 2: Pumpkin Pick-Up
*All entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. on October 22.

Get ready for Halloween by showing off your favorite book character, in pumpkin form! This fun-filled contest is open to all ages! Decorate a pumpkin with non-perishable items to resemble your favorite book character for a chance to win exciting prizes!

Entries must not be carved in any way to prevent rotting while on display. Please view the Pumpkin Book Character Decorating Contest Guidelines for entry rules and details.