Pumpkin Decorating

The pumpkin decorating contest is one of the most popular traditions at the Great Cortland Pumpkinfest! Each year, talented pumpkin artists bring their best creations to Courthouse Park.

Carve it, paint it, or decorate it! Your pumpkin could shine in one of these exciting categories:

• Funniest Pumpkin

• Carved Pumpkin

• Movie Characters

• Scary/Spooky

Participants can decorate a pumpkin on their own, with a friend, or as a group. Entries will be judged in the following age groups:

• K–6th Grade

• 7th Grade through Adult

Bring your creativity and join the fun! There’s a category for everyone!

Contest Rules

1. Bring your decorated pumpkin to the Pumpkin Decorating haybales in the center of Courthouse Park between 10:30 am and 11:30am on Saturday, October 4th. Your entry will receive a number when you drop off. Pre-registration is not required.

2. The judges will begin judging the pumpkins at noon. Winners will be announced at around 12:45 pm at the main stage.

3. Judging will begin at noon on Saturday. Judges will be looking for use of theme, imagination, and age appropriateness. There are four themed categories to choose from.

4. We leave all entries on display throughout the weekend. Please pick up your pumpkin by 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 5th.

Questions? Contact greatcortlandpumpkinfest@gmail.com.