Pumpkin Carving Contest

Celebrate the Year of the Pumpkin at the 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:

1. Class Full Child & Adult Team

• Class Full Child Ages 6 to 12
• Teams of one child and one adult

2. Teen

• Ages 13 to 17
• May be a team of one or two carvers

3. Class Full Adult

• Ages 18 and over
• May be a team of one or two carvers

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Theme

This year’s carving themes are:

Farm • Food • Fair • Fall

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

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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.

For any further questions, contact us at cook@markhamfair.ca