Join us for our first annual Carved Pumpkin Contest at the Dallas Farmers Market! This event will take place during our annual Dallas’ Original Pumpkin Day on Saturday, October 3. 🎃
Carved Pumpkin Contest Rules 🎃
Ready to show off your pumpkin-carving skills? Here’s how to enter:
REGISTER TO ENTER: Email info@dallasfarmersmarket.org to be added to the contest roster.
SUBMIT YOUR DESIGN: Email a photo of your carved pumpkin 48–24 hours before the event for consideration.
SELECTION OF FINALIST: Our team will select the top 12 pumpkin designs to compete. Selected participants will be notified prior to the event.
DROP-OFF YOUR PUMPKIN: If selected, bring your carved pumpkin to the Dallas Farmers Market on Saturday, October 3, between 8:00–9:30AM.
LET THE VOTING BEGIN! The general public will vote for their favorite pumpkin design throughout the contest.
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT: The winning pumpkin will be announced at 4:00PM on Saturday, October 3. 🏆
GRAND PRIZE: The winner will receive a Pumpkin Day T-shirt, tote bag, button, and a $50 gift card to The Shed!
By entering this contest, you have given the Dallas Farmers Market rights to share and use photographs of your submitted carved pumpkin photos.



