The Main-Dempster Mile invites you to join their 2nd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest. Three $100 prizes will be given out to winners. One winner will be chosen by a judge. Two will be voted on by festival guests. 

There is no fee to enter the contest, and rules for the pumpkins are fairly broad. 

1. Register for details and reminders (although walk-up entrants will not be turned away this year)
2. Pumpkins must arrive to the Fall Fest on October 8 no later than 2:15 p.m. 
3. Pumpkins must be carved, not painted. There are no rules about carving techniques.
4. Two winners will be chosen -- one by judges, one by votes from the festival guests
5. Winners will be announced at 5 p.m.
6. Winning pumpkins cannot be removed until 5:45 p.m. so that guests can enjoy them!

In addition to the Pumpkin Carving Contest, MDM Fall Fest will include lots of family-friendly fun. There will be local food and beer vendors including Firehouse Grill, YoFresh Cafe, and s'mores station from With Love.

Those interested in entering the Pumpkin Carving Contest should register to receive more details and reminders.