Pumpkin Palooza: Where Gourds Go Glam

Put your artistic talents to the test by entering a painted or carved pumpkin in the PA Preferred Pumpkin Palooza contest, hosted by the PA Department of Agriculture.

To be eligible, pumpkins must be purchased from a Pennsylvania farm, market or pumpkin patch. Enter your creation in one of three age categories: child (11 and under), youth (12-17) or adult (18+).

Email a photo of your pumpkin to agcontests@pa.gov by Oct. 26. The subject line should say “PA Pumpkin Palooza Entry” and the message must include your name, age, hometown, county, contact information, and the PA farm or market where you bought your pumpkin. Participants must give the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania permission to use your name and photos of your submission; those under the age of 18 must have the consent of a parent/guardian.