Pumpkin Decorating Contest Painting

Pumpkin Decorating Contest Painting

Saturday, October 25 | 10am – 12 pm | MakerSpace | Ages 6 – 18+

Bring a pumpkin to paint and enter it in the Niles Fall Festival Pumpkin Decorating Contest, sponsored by the Niles Public Arts Commission. Pumpkins will not be provided.

Pre-registration is required. You do not need a library card to participate in this event.

For more information, please contact Niles District Library at programming@nileslibrary.net or 269-683-8545.

Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Contest Rules

1. Eligibility
The contest is open to all individuals ages 6 to 100+.

2. Entry Categories

• Carved Pumpkins
• Decorated Pumpkins (Non-Carved)

3. Entry Guidelines

• All pumpkins must be family-friendly and appropriate for all audiences.
• Carved entries may include traditional carving or creative cutouts.
• Decorated entries may feature paint, accessories, fabric, or other non-carving methods.
• Only real pumpkins are allowed—no artificial pumpkins.
• All entries must be the original work of the participant(s).

4. Submission Details
Pumpkins must be dropped off on Saturday, October 25, at the Niles History Center between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM.

5. Judging and Prize
Judging begins at 2:00 PM, with winners announced by 2:30 PM.
All pumpkins must be picked up by 4:00 PM on Saturday. The venue cannot guarantee the safety of entries left overnight.

Cash prizes will be awarded in four age groups:

• Ages 6–8
• Ages 9–12
• Ages 13–17
• Ages 18+

This event is proudly sponsored by the Niles Public Arts Commission.