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Harvest Fest Family Pumpkin Carving Contest FA 22

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We are looking for the finest family pumpkin carvers on the planet! Is your family one of them? Register today to enter your family pumpkin in the Harvest Fest Family Pumpkin Carving Contest on Friday, October 21st.

*There will be one entry per family and the adult/parent should register for the activity*

Upon your arrival to the event, you will drop off your pumpkin at the designated display area. Pumpkins MUST be carved in advance and be entered by 7:00pm. Judging will take place at 7:30pm. We will keep pumpkins lit through 8:00pm after which pumpkins can be reclaimed by their owners.

Contest Rules
1. Pumpkins MUST be carved.
2. One (1) carved pumpkin per family.
3. Paint and other decor allowed.      
4. Keep it classy. Scary is fine.        
5. Top two (2) pumpkins will be chosen by Bexley Rec staff.

1st Place Prize: Early Registration for Winter-Spring 2023 Bexley Rec Programming and a $100 Recreation Gift Card!
2nd Place Prize: $50 Recreation Gift Card

*This excludes JMP registration for the 2023-24 School Year.