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Think you and your team can carve the best pumpkins in Lubbock? Put your skills to the test with Lubbock Parks and Recreation's Pumpkin Carving Competition 2025!
Prizes will be awarded for:
Best Team Theme
Best Parks and Rec Theme (Monsters around the world)
Most Pumpkins Carved
Best Overall Pumpkin
Registration is free, opening on September 15, 2025, and closing on October 12, 2025. Teams must consist of between 2 and 10 members. The Carving Competition Coordinator will contact the team leader (registrant) prior to the event to gather essential team information, such as the number of carvers and team name.
Each team will receive:
10 pumpkins
Carving kit including:
2 basic carving knives
3 small scoops
1 large scoop
1 sharpie
1 package of wet wipes
1 roll of paper towels
1 tin foil pan
2 jumbo-sized plastic bags for seeds
Teams may bring additional carving materials of their choosing.
Pre-registration is required.
Event Details:
Check-in begins at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Hodges Community Center (4011 University Ave).
Pumpkin carving starts immediately after check-in and ends promptly at 9:00 PM.
Judging will take place the following morning, Thursday, October 16, 2025, and winners will be notified accordingly.
All completed pumpkins will be featured in the 17th Annual Pumpkin Trail, provided they meet Pumpkin Trail guidelines. Teams completing all 10 pumpkins will receive a group sign displayed along the Pumpkin Trail. Pumpkins should be placed near or on the Parks and Recreation display; if relocation is necessary, teams will be notified.
Teams are welcome to bring additional pumpkins, and extra pumpkins may be available on-site.

Location

Hodges Social Hall