Pumpkin Book Character Decorating Contest

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 an exciting prize! 

Age Categories:

• 0-5 years.
• 6-13 years.
• 14-17 years.
• 18+ years.

Dates:

October 21-22, 2023: Pumpkin Drop-Off

• All entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. on October 22, 2023.

October 23-26, 2023: Online Voting

• Voting will close October 26 at 5pm. Winner of each category will be notified by email on October 27, 2023.

October 27-29, 2023: Pumpkin Pick-Up

• Unclaimed pumpkins will be disposed of.

Entry Rules:

• Entry must be inspired by a book or a book's character.
• 1 character per entry. Multiple small pumpkins can be used to make 1 character.
• One entry per person.
• The artwork must be original and be created by the person whose name and age appears on the entry form.
• The main component of the entry must be a pumpkin. Pumpkins can be real or fake.
• Please do NOT carve or puncture the pumpkin in anyway.
• Only Non-perishable products, items, or supplies may be used.
• All entries must be submitted with a valid entry form by 5 p.m. on Oct. 22, 2023. No late entries will be accepted.