Creative Pumpkin Carving Contest Application

Show off your Creativity!!

About This Event

At the MyKingstonKids Halloween Fest and Parade, in Partnership with the WayFinder Experience, MyKingstonKids is offering $500 cash to the winner of the Creative Carved Pumpkin Contest that will be judged at MyKingstonKids Halloween Fest on Oct. 25 and 26th. 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive a gift certificate to a local business.

Special Thank you to our contest sponsor

The Zehnick Family

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Briefly describe your artistic background or creative experience:

Have you participated in pumpkin carving contests before?*

If yes, list any past awards or notable projects

Contest Entry Details

Pumpkin Concept / Theme Title*

Short Description of Your Design Idea:*

Special Materials or Techniques You Plan to Use (optional):

Event Details

📅 Judging Dates: Saturday, October 25th & Sunday, October 26th, 2025
📍 Location: Kingston Plaza – Herzog's Baseball Field
🏆 Awards Ceremony: Sunday, October 26th at 4:30 PM during the MyKingstonKids Halloween Fest

Guidelines

All pumpkins must be carved BEFORE Saturday, October 25th to be displayed at Halloween Fest for judging. While displayed, the community will have the opportunity to cast a vote for their favorite carved pumpkin. Winners will be announced Sunday, the 26th at 4:30pm with a grand prize of $500!

I agree with the following...*

I will arrive on time and have my pumpkin ready for set-up and judging. I agree to have my pumpkin photographed and displayed publicly. I understand that judges’ decisions are final. I agree to release MyKingstonKids and event partners from liability for injury or damage related to participation.

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