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Pumpkin Decorating Contest!


Kids and Teens are invited to enter our Fifth Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

Compete for Best Carved or Best Decorated pumpkin! We will have contests for Kids ages 3-11 and Teens ages 12-19. Submit 1 photo (only 1 photo) of your pumpkin then vote online for the winners. See below for important dates and details.

October 1: Registration opens for a free library pumpkin. You are also welcome to use your own pumpkin or gourd. Please complete a separate registration form for each person who needs a pumpkin. 

October 18-22: If you registered for a free library pumpkin, stop by the library to pick it up. We will send a reminder email to registrants with details about where to get your pumpkin.

October 23: Email your pumpkin photos by the end of day to Salome at ssweeney-storace@minlib.net. Please indicate when you submit photos which category (Carved or Decorated) and which age group (Kids or Teens) you are participating in.

October 25-30: Visit us on Facebook or on our Library Blog to vote for Best Carved and Best Decorated in the two age groups.

October 31: The winners will be announced!

Questions? Contact pmccuen@minlib.net

Stop and Shop generously donated pumpkins for this event.