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Virtual Pumpkin Decorating Contest

September 30, 2020

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo invites YOU to participate in a Virtual Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

Happy Hollow-themed entries are encouraged.

The pumpkin that gets the most votes online will receive a prize for the following categories:

  • Youth: 17 and under
  • Adult: 18+

How to submit:

  • Email your submission to [email protected]
  • Subject: Pumpkin Decorating Contest
  • Please include the name, age (18+ can submit “Adult”) and phone number of the pumpkin creator when submitting your photo.
  • Deadline to submit has been extended to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 25.

Rules:

  • Must be original—you can paint, carve, draw, etc. as long as it is your own work.
  • Designs must be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages.
  • 1 entry per person.
  • Parents are responsible for supervising youth during the pumpkin carving/painting/decorating process.
  • Participants agree to allow pumpkin pictures to be featured on Happy Hollow Park & Zoo’s social media.

Selection Process & Prizes:

  • Voting will be done via the Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Facebook page during the week of October 25.
  • Votes must be submitted by noon on Friday, October 30.
  • Winners will be announced on Facebook on Saturday, October 31 at noon.
  • The winning pumpkins (the most votes for each age group) will receive a Happy Hollow Park & Zoo themed gift basket.
  • All Happy Hollow themed entries are eligible to receive a prize, which must be picked up in person at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. Participants will be notified of the available pick-up dates, times and instructions.