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Pumpkin Palooza in Pomerleau Park 2021!!
Let’s have fun lighting up Pomerleau Park with a carved jack o’lantern contest!
This Pumpkin Palooza is intended to be a safe event to the best of our ability given the concerns around the Delta Variant. Wearing Masks is appreciated.
Carve your own pumpkin, or pick one up at the Gardner Park on Saturday, October 16, from 2:00 - 4:00. Limit three entries per person.
This Pumpkin Palooza is intended to be a safe event to the best of our ability given the concerns around the Delta Variant. Wearing Masks is appreciated.
Carve your own pumpkin, or pick one up at the Gardner Park on Saturday, October 16, from 2:00 - 4:00. Limit three entries per person.
CARVING CONTEST RULESTO ENSURE FRESHNESS & STABILITY, DO NOT CARVE PUMPKINS MORE THAN 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE CONTEST!
1. Drop off the carved pumpkins at Pomerleau Park on Saturday, October 23th between 2:00 and 4:00 sharp. No late entries will be accepted. All entries must include an entry form or note with: Participant's name, age, business/organization (if applicable), name of pumpkin and email address (to be notified for winning). 2. Pumpkins may be stenciled, carved, sculpted, painted, airbrushed or decorated. All decorations must be fastened very securely. Entries must be free-standing or attached to a piece of plywood or foam core so they can be easily transported and displayed. 3. Providing your own votive is appreciated, but not required. No “flame” candles allowed. Colored lights are OK. 4. All entries must be family friendly. Scary designs are fine, but please do not incorporate any political, violent or suggestive elements - these displays will not be accepted. 5. Each entry will be given a number. Judges will not be privy to any contestant information including the carver's name. Decisions made by judges are final. 6. First, Second and Third place prizes will be awarded for each age category. First place prize is $100 in Downtown Dollars, second place is $50 in Downtown Dollars, and third place is $25 in Downtown Dollars, provided by Community National Bank. Downtown Dollars are certificates that can be used like cash at Newport area businesses. Downtown Dollar prizes will be awarded for a business/organization category as well. Plus, $100 in Downtown Dollars for the People's Choice. 7. By entering into the contest, contestants give authorization to use photos of the pumpkin/contestants and names of the contestants for use on our website, social media and news through media outlets. 8. Although "Pomerleau Park Pumpkin Palooza" will have periodic security, we cannot guarantee that pumpkins won't be damaged, lost or stolen while on display. 9. Pumpkins can be picked up by Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Pomerleau Park by 8PM. Any pumpkins not retrieved will be composted. |
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