Enter the 11th Annual WhirLocal Salem Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

Entry Deadline is Sunday, October 20, 2024 by 11:59 PM

THE ENTRY PERIOD FOR THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

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: Sunday, October 20, 2024 by 11:59PM
Voting open: October 22, 2024 through October 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Winners announced: October 31, 2024
To view our full list of Contest Rules, Click Here

Presenting Sponsor

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!

Past Winners

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!

2023 Winner

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 Sunday, October 20, 2024 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 published announcements if you win a prize.

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

Nancie Cain

Content & Support Specialist

Step 3:

Vote for your favorite pumpkin in the final voting round. 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 the $100 Gift Card to Rudy's Steakhouse!

(One Vote Per Person. See prize info below)

Voting Information

Final Voting Round begins Tuesday, October 22, 2024 and ends Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 11:59PM

Winners will be announced Thursday, October 31, 2024

Prizes!

Check out these amazing prizes brought to you by our Presenting Sponsor

1st Place Prize

$150 Gift Card to Real Deals, Salem, OR

2nd Place Prize

$75 Gift Certificate to Fauning Over Flora

3rd Place Prize

$50 Gift Card to Best Little Roadhouse

Random Drawing $100 Gift Card to Rudy's Steakouse

Voters Random Drawing Prize

$100 Gift Card to Rudy's Steakhouse

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 are once again expanding the fun by opening up the contest to the local community! AND thanks to our generous Presenting Sponsor, Acorn Dentistry for Kids, we have once again added some AMAZING prizes!

Read more about our presenting sponsor below.

2018 Winning Pumpkin Painted by Elyssa Henry

Meet Our Presenting Sponsor

Growing Healthy Smiles

Acorn Dentistry for Kids is dedicated to making every dental visit a fun and positive experience for children. With a deep commitment to providing exceptional care, their team specializes in pediatric dentistry, offering a welcoming environment that puts kids and parents at ease. From the moment families step into their offices, they are met with a friendly atmosphere designed to make kids feel comfortable and excited about their dental health.

Acorn Dentistry for Kids believes that every child deserves a healthy, happy smile. They focus on preventive care, helping children build strong dental habits early on, and providing treatments tailored to the unique needs of each young patient. With multiple convenient locations, they are dedicated to serving families across our community with quality care.

Local Community Partner

As a proud supporter of our contest, Acorn Dentistry for Kids is excited to help us bring smiles and fun to our local community. We are thrilled to have them as our presenting sponsor, helping us create a memorable experience for all participants!

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