Pumpkin Carving Contest

Celebrate the Year of the Pumpkin at the Markham Fair Agri-Food Tent Pumpkin Carving Contest!

Whether you are a first-time carver or a pumpkin carving pro, come show off your creativity and compete in a fun and festive fall event.

Event Details

Competition Categories

Participants may compete in one of the following categories:

Child & Adult Team

• Child: Ages 6 to 12
• Teams of one child and one adult, or two participants

Teen

• Ages 13 to 17

Adult

• Ages 18 and over

Theme

This year’s carving theme is:

Food • Fair • Fall

Use your imagination to create a pumpkin masterpiece inspired by one or more of these themes.

What Is Included?

All contestants will be provided with:

• A pumpkin
• Carving tools

Participants will have 45 minutes to complete their carving before judging begins.

Registration

Register by Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Space is limited, and registration is required, so be sure to reserve your spot early.

Complete the registration form below to enter the Pumpkin Carving Contest.

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