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A Halloween Tradition
Pumpkin Carving/Decorating
Pumpkin Carving/Decorating
Contest
When the moon rises and the pumpkins glow, creativity comes alive. Carve or decorate your masterpiece, share its transformation, and discover whose Halloween spirit shines brightest.
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How the Magic Happens
From an ordinary pumpkin to an extraordinary Halloween creation, joining the contest is simple.
Carve & Capture
Transform your pumpkin and document the journey with five photographs and a short design description.
Vote & Celebrate
Explore the gallery and cast one vote for your favorite creation. Winners are announced after voting ends.
Five Photos. One Spooky Story.
Every entry includes five photographs showing the pumpkin's transformation from beginning to final display.
1. Before Shot
Your blank pumpkin canvas.
2. Action Shot
A photograph of you carving/decorating.
3. Completion Shot
You holding your completed carving.
4. Studio Shot
The finished pumpkin in normal lighting.
5. Atmosphere Shot
Your masterpiece in evening or display lighting.
Enter the Haunted Pumpkin Patch
Whether you're carving/decorating, admiring, or casting your vote, there's a place for you in the contest.
Contest Rules
Learn about entry requirements, photograph guidelines, deadlines, and voting eligibility.
Read the Rules →Haunted Gallery
Browse the completed pumpkins and view all five photographs from each participant's journey.
View the Gallery →Voting & Results
Choose your favorite creation during the voting period, then return to discover the winners.
Voting & Results →Mark Your Haunted Calendar
Contest dates are managed automatically. All times are displayed in Eastern Time.
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Ready to Make Some Halloween Magic?
Gather your carving/decorating tools, summon your imagination, and create something worthy of the haunted gallery.