Pumpkin Idol Jr

2023 Pumpkin Idol Jr.

More information and registration for Pumpkin Idol Jr. will be released in summer 2023.

2022 Pumpkin Idol Jr.

Congratulations to the 2022 Pumpkin Idol Jr. Winner, Isaac Gosteli! Isaac sang an acoustic version of Wagon Wheel by Darius Rucker.

2022 Contestants

Pumpkin Idol Jr. Contestants:

Back Row (L to R): Adelaide Groves, Kate Johnson, Audrey Hinch, Isaac Gosteli, Reese Chapin, and Katie Beckerdite

Front Row (L to R): Henley Pyle, Bella Long, and Abigail Gosteli

Calling Young Singers!

Do you know a young person who has dreamed of being the next American Idol? Here’s a chance to showcase that future star’s talent during Pumpkins Go 80s! Pumpkin Idol Jr. is a singing competition for ages 8 to 12. The contest is limited to 10 contestants.

Pumpkin Idol Jr. will hold a preliminary round prior to the competition debut. No contestants are eliminated during the preliminary rounds. 

The winner of the competition will receive $300 in Chamber Checks!

2022 Information​:

Event Chairman:  Claire Huette
Preliminary Round:
Wednesday, August 31 at 6:00pm, Potter’s Alley
Final Performance:
Friday, September 16 at 6:00 pm, Gold Gym Entertainment Stage

Past Winners:
2021 – Reagen Copeland

2020 – Addison Gosteli

2019 – Delanie Nichols

2018 – Kate Wiegardt & Josie Lange

2017 – Bri Short & Livi Bryant

2016 – Kiara Wolland

2015 – Faustina Hoerdeman

2014 – Lindsey Ropp

2013 – Claire Hawks

2012 – Audrey Elward

Special Thanks to our Sponsor:

2020 Details

Event Chairman:  Clair Huette
Event Host: Potter’s Alley
Preliminary Round: Thursday, August 27 at 5:00 PM
Final Performance (recorded):
Thursday, September 3 at 6:30 PM 
Final Performance (broadcast): Friday, September 18 at 6:30 PM on the Morton Pumpkin TV Channel

Registration is closed.

The cost to participate is $25 per contestant. Contestants must bring background music on a CD only, (please make sure you have a copy of the soundtrack on a different CD or laptop so you can practice at home for the final competition). The winner of the competition will receive Chamber Checks, which can be used at any Morton Chamber of Commerce business.

The preliminary round will take place Thursday, August 27 at 5:00 PM. Contestants should arrive at 4:30 PM for set up. No contestants are eliminated during the preliminary round. During the event finals, contestants will perform to a closed audience at Potter’s Alley and recorded.

Past Winners:

2020 – Addison Gosteli

2019 – Delanie Nichols

2018 – Kate Wiegardt & Josie Lange

2017 – Bri Short & Livi Bryant

2016 – Kiara Wolland

2015 – Faustina Hoerdeman

2014 – Lindsey Ropp

2013 – Claire Hawks

2012 – Audrey Elward

Special Thanks to our Sponsor: