Looking for our 2024 Contest?
Join the 10th Annual WhirLocal Salem Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
Entry Deadline was Wednesday, October 25, 2023 by 11:59 PM
We are no longer accepting entries for this year's contest, but you can vote for your favorite finalist using the link below and be entered into the Voter's Random Drawing for a chance to win a $100 Gift Card to Bentley's.
Voting closes at 11:59 PM on Monday, October 30, 2023
Scroll down the page for contest details and instructions for entering your finished pumpkin design
No purchase necessary
Must be 18 or older to participate
(1) Winner of Voter's Prize picked by random drawing
Pumpkin Entry Deadline is Wednesday, October 25, 2023 by 11:59PM
Voting open from Friday, October 27, 2023 through Monday, October 30, 2023 at 11:59 PM
Winners announced on Tuesday, October 31, 2023
To view our full list of Contest Rules, Click Here
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Contest Details
Step 1: Decorate your pumpkin
Get your creative juices flowing and turn your vision into reality. Any size accepted.
We recommend acrylic paints. Be as creative as you want. You can use hot glue to attach craft foam, pipe cleaners, and other things, like feathers, leaves, wiggly eyes, ribbon, cotton balls, popcorn, the possibilities are practically endless!
To give you an idea, here are the past years' winning pumpkin designs. A lot of fun ideas can be found online or you can come up with a totally new idea on your own!
2022 Winner
2021 Winner
2020 Winner
2019 Winner
2018 Winner
2017 Winner
2016 Winner
2015 Winner
2014 Winner
Step 2: Follow the directions below to enter your pumpkin design by the Wednesday, October 25, 2023 deadline
You will need to take (2) photos of your pumpkin to include with your submission. Please follow the guidelines below.
Photo #1
Please take a photo of your finished design with a plain background. Any additional objects not related to your design should be excluded.
Photo #2
Please have someone take a picture of you holding your pumpkin. We will use the photo to verify your submission and we will also use it in our announcement if you win a prize.
Please use the form below to submit your entry for the contest
I am at least 18 years old and I agree to the full Contest Rules provided by the WhirLocal. By providing my phone number, I agree to receive text messages from the business.
If needed, our distinguished panel of judges will select the top 10 pumpkins to be promoted to the final voting round.
Pam Fahndrich
Co-Founder & Publisher
Alex Demchak
Technology Director
Elyssa Henry
Content Director
Step 3: Vote for your favorite pumpkin and share the contest on your social media and invite your friends to participate in the voting!
Everyone who votes will automatically be entered into the random drawing for $100 Gift Card to Bentley's Grill! (See prize info below)
Voting Information
Final Voting Round begins Friday, October 27, 2023 and ends Monday, October 30, 2023 at 11:59PM
Winners will be announced Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Prizes!
Check out these amazing prizes sponsored by At Easel Art and NW Family Chiropractic
1st Place Pumpkin
$150 Gift Certificate
At Easel Art is "Where the fun stuff happens."
Visit their website or follow them on Facebook for information on exciting up-coming events or scheduling and hosting your own paint party.
2nd Place Pumpkin
$75 Gift Certificate
At Easel Art is "Where the fun stuff happens."
Visit their website or follow them on Facebook for information on exciting up-coming events or scheduling and hosting your own paint party.
3rd Place Pumpkin
$50 Gift Card
Located in the downtown Pringle Plaza, Gamberetti's Italian Restaurant features a family friendly atmosphere suitable for any occasion.
Outdoor dining overlooking the beautiful Pringle Park
Private banquet room seats up to 20 guests
Group dining available for up to 50 guests
Bar/Cocktail lounge
Family friendly main dining hall
Free Parking at Pringle Parkade 3rd Floor (marked spaces only)
Random Drawing
$100 Gift Card
Submit your choice of your favorite pumpkin and be automatically entered into a random drawing for a chance to win a $100 Gift Card to Bentley's. One vote per person.
Experience the charm, delectable cuisine, and impeccable service that Bentley’s is renowned for. As you step into their establishment, nestled in the heart of downtown Salem within The Grand Hotel, you’ll be transported to a world where old-world elegance seamlessly merges with modern flair, setting the stage for an extraordinary dining experience.
History of the Annual Pumpkin Painting Contest
The Annual Pumpkin Painting Contest began as a fun team-building event at WhirLocal, a div. of Third River Marketing.
This year we once again expanding the fun by opening up the contest to the local community! AND thanks to our generous sponsors, At Easel Art in Silverton and NW Family Chiropractic, we have once again added some AMAZING prizes!
Read more about our sponsors below.
2018 Winning Pumpkin Painted by Elyssa Henry
About Our Sponsors
In 2018, MICHELLE ISAKSEN was invited to a local “paint and sip” gathering. Having never dabbled in painting or drawing, she was hesitant to attend. Today, she says it was the gateway to discovering her love for art.
She never imagined she would open an art studio of her own! Michelle is so excited to offer fun artistic experiences to her community by hosting monthly events, private parties, and supporting local businesses! She hopes her story illustrates how "a person is never too old to explore new passions."
Photo credit: At Easel Art
At NW Family Chiropractic it’s all about YOU!
NW Family Chiropractic is a full service chiropractic clinic in Salem, Oregon. Every treatment you receive is customized to your specific needs. They work with your schedule, educate you about your health and chiropractic benefits and provide numerous discounts so you can enjoy the advantages of chiropractic care while saving money. NW Family Chiropractic will also work with your other health care providers to make sure you get the best results for your efforts.
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