# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Pumpkin Giveaway for the Jack-o'-Lantern Contest (Pumpkin Fest 2026)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The jack-o’-lantern contest is a fan-favorite at Pumpkin Fest! The Arboretum gives away pumpkins to community members for participation in the contest. Returned jack-o’-lanterns are displayed during Pumpkin Fest, and awards are given for various themes and age groups. 

Groups that pre-register by Wednesday, October 7 can pick up 10-30 pumpkins on Sunday, October 11 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Arboretum Services Rd. behind the Palmer Museum. 

Individuals do not need to pre-register and can pick up their free pumpkin from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Overlook Pavilion.  

To be entered into the contest, carved pumpkins must be returned on Thursday, October 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. or Friday, October 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Learn more and find official contest rules at arboretum.psu.edu/PumpkinRules.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/university-park/pumpkin-giveaway-for-the-jack-o-lantern-contest-pumpkin-fest-2026/200030742031029
- **Event Categories**: contests, festivals, halloween
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: University Park
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Arboretum at Penn State
- **lat**: 40.806404981958
- **long**: -77.86907122384
- **full address**: The Arboretum at Penn State, University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Pumpkin Giveaway for the Jack-o'-Lantern Contest (Pumpkin Fest 2026) being held?
  - **A:** Pumpkin Giveaway for the Jack-o'-Lantern Contest (Pumpkin Fest 2026) takes place on Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Arboretum at Penn State, University Park, Pennsylvania, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Pumpkin Giveaway for the Jack-o'-Lantern Contest (Pumpkin Fest 2026)?
  - **A:** Pumpkin Giveaway for the Jack-o'-Lantern Contest (Pumpkin Fest 2026) is organized by The Arboretum at Penn State.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Pumpkin Giveaway for the Jack-o'-Lantern Contest (Pumpkin Fest 2026) is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in University Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Pumpkin Giveaway for the Jack-o'-Lantern Contest (Pumpkin Fest 2026) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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