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Pumpkin Carving Contest at The Kilburn Mill

by | Oct 1, 2026

Get ready for some Halloween fun at The Kilburn Mill! We’re hosting a Pumpkin Carving Contest, and we’re inviting local families to get creative.

We’ll provide the pumpkin, you provide the creativity.

The three most creative pumpkins will each win a $50 Visa gift card, so start thinking about your best spooky, funny, or completely original pumpkin design. Kilburn_Mill_Pumpkin_Contest_20…

How to Enter

Stop by the Kilburn Mill lobby on Saturday, October 24, 2026, between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM to pick up your FREE pumpkin.

Pumpkins are limited to one per family and will be available while supplies last.

Once you’ve carved your masterpiece, take a photo of yourself with your finished pumpkin and email it to info@kilburnmill.com by Saturday, October 31, 2026.

How Winners Will Be Chosen

The winning pumpkins will be selected through a combination of judging by our panel and an audience choice vote on Facebook.

Three winners will each receive a $50 Visa gift card.

Whether your pumpkin is creepy, creative, hilarious, or completely unexpected, we can’t wait to see what you come up with.

Pumpkin Pickup

Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Kilburn Mill Lobby

Entry Deadline

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Questions about the contest? Call the Kilburn Mill office at 508-990-3500.

 

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