Pumpkin Decorating

The pumpkin decorating contest is a central feature of the Great Cortland Pumpkinfest! Talented pumpkin artists bring their best creations to Courthouse Park, each representing a moment in pop culture history. Decorate a pumpkin to resemble your favorite character from a book, film, television show or music. Your pumpkin can be decorated with a group, with a friend, or on your own.

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 5th. 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 6.

Questions? Contact greatcortlandpumpkinfest@gmail.com.