Carved Pumpkin Contest Rules & Regulations

Eligibility

• Open to all participants
• Free and open to the public

Pumpkin Requirements

• Contestants must provide their own pumpkins
• Pumpkins can be any size, but must be easily movable
• Each entry must include a battery-powered candle

Submission Process

1. Delivery Dates: Thursday, October 24, or Friday, October 25, during regular business hours
   • Alternative arrangements can be made if needed
2. Location: Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS)
3. Entry Form: Please enter your details on the Carved Pumpkin Contest Entry Form

Judging

• Voting will take place during the Peeps and Squeaks and Hoots and Howls event
• Each pumpkin will have a voting sheet for visitors to cast their votes
• The pumpkin with the most votes wins

Prizes

• Winner receives:
  • Ambassador Adopt package (valued at $100)
  • OR
  • VINS Logo T-shirt of their choice

Display and Pick-up

• Initial Display: Saturday, October 26 in the August Pavilion for viewing and voting
• Ongoing Display: Pumpkins will be displayed around the VINS Nature Center after Saturday, October 26
• Pick-up: During regular business hours the week following the contest
• Deadline: Pumpkins not picked up by Thursday, October 31 will be composted

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: Friday, October 25
• Voting Day: Saturday, October 26
• Winner Announcement: Monday, October 28
• Final Pick-up Deadline: Thursday, October 31

For any questions or special arrangements, please contact cdoton@vinsweb.org.