Plotting Pumpkins

Event Details

Turn a pumpkin into a hero or villain from a book you've loved! We'll display your creation at the library and the public will vote on their favorites in four categories: Preschool, Ages 5–10, Ages 11–17, and Adult. 

How it works

• Bring your pumpkin to South Knoxville Branch Library on Friday, October 24 between 10:00 and 5:30 and fill out an entry form. (You may bring in your pumpkin after this date if you can’t possibly make it, but it won’t have as long to receive votes.)
• Each contestant may enter only one pumpkin. Groups may collaborate on a pumpkin if they’d like, but each group may only enter one pumpkin.
• Pumpkins should be inspired by a story (book, movie, show, video game, etc.). Use your imagination!
• No carved pumpkins will be accepted.
• Pumpkins may be painted, stickered, dressed, etc., but please do not puncture them. All decorations must be appropriate for all ages. If a pumpkin begins to deteriorate before the end of the contest or display period, library staff may discard at their discretion.

Voting

• The public will vote on their favorites through Friday, October 31. Winners will be announced and contacted by Monday, November 3.
• Pumpkins must be retrieved by Friday, November 7.

Participating locations

Branches around the system are participating!

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