4 hours
North Main Street
Starting at USD 10
Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am to 12:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
North Main Street
North Main Street, Saint Charles, United States
Join us for the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest at the Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Please note: Contest pumpkins may be taken home after the winners are announced, but before the close of the market at 1 PM. Any pumpkins or materials not collected by this time will become property of the Saint Charles Market.
Contest Schedule
8AM-9 AM: Pumpkin Pick-Up at the City Tent
9AM-11AM: Carving & Decorating On Site
11AM: Tools Down, Judging Begins!
12PM: Winners Announced
1PM: Last Chance to Collect Pumpkins!
There is a $10 entry fee per participant or team. It includes your entry into the contest, a pumpkin to carve, and access to carving tools and limited decorations.
There are four contest categories, divided up by age groups.
KIDS (ages 8-12)
TEENS (ages 13-19)
ADULTS (ages 20+)
FAMILY TEAM (family team- recommended to include small children).
The general public will vote for their favorite pumpkins, with a top prize being awarded in each contest category. A “Best Overall” prize will be given to one of the four category winners.
Also check out other Contests in Saint Charles, Festivals in Saint Charles.
Tickets for Saint Charles Market Pumpkin Carving Contest can be booked here.
Ticket type | Ticket price |
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Kids Division (Ages 8-12) | 10 USD |
Teen Division (ages 13-19) | 10 USD |
Adult Division (ages 20+) | 10 USD |
Family Division | 10 USD |