Pumpkin Decorating contest

Embrace your creative spirit and join us for a gourd-geous pumpkin decorating contest!

The Pumpkin Decorating Contest is a favorite for local children and families. All Morton children and those that attend Morton schools can pick up a FREE pumpkin at the Morton Library and decorate it to the theme:

Thursday, September 10th 3:00pm-7:00pm

Friday, September 11th 9:00am-6:00pm

Saturday, September 12th 9:00am-5:00pm

Participants can use one or more pumpkins to decorate. Both individual child and family categories are available for the competition.

Winners will be announced and/or recognized on the Pumpkin Festival Entertainment Stage on Thursday, September 17th beginning at 6:30pm.

Contest Categories:

  • 4-6 years old

  • 7-9 years old

  • 10-12 years old

  • 13-17 years old

  • 18+ (Adult)

  • Family

Entries may be dropped off at the Family Fun Patch on Tuesday, September 15th from 3:30pm - 6:00pm.

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