Happy Fall, Y’all!!

This year, we are holding a Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest! There will be three categories:

• Original Carving (no template)
• Fancy Carving (template)
• Decorated Pumpkin (no carving)

There are 4 age categories based on the age as of 1/1/2020:

• Cloverbud (5-7 years old)
• Junior (8-10 years old)
• Intermediate (11-13 years old)
• Senior (14-18 years old)

Registration has been extended! It is now due by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2020. Youth have to submit at least one picture of their pumpkin, but may submit up to 5 photos. Youth may also turn their pumpkins into the Pender County office to be displayed in the gardens, if they choose! Click the links below for more details!

Pumpkin Contest Rules

Pumpkin Contest Flyer

Pumpkin Contest Registration

Questions? Email Liz Peterson at liz_peterson@ncsu.edu.