Fall has arrived at the Freeport Public Library, which means it's time for our 4th Annual Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest! This year, we've added a category for our teens, so everyone in the family can participate in the fun. Adults are also welcome to showcase their art and craft skills by decorating a pumpkin. Register for a pumpkin to enter the adult contest! The challenge is simple: decorate a pumpkin like your favorite book character!

Guidelines

Pumpkins may be painted, drawn on, or have materials and objects attached to them.
Pumpkins may not be cut, carved, or hollowed out.

Register

Register each participating person separately on our Event Calendar (Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest | Freeport Public Library) to reserve a pumpkin. 

Timeline

Sep 1 - Sep 27: Register online to reserve a pumpkin

Sep 29 - Oct 4: Pick up your pumpkin from the Freeport Public Library

Oct 6 - Oct 11: Deliver your completed pumpkin and entry form to the Library

Oct 15 - 25: Stop at the Library to vote for your favorite pumpkin (one vote, per person, per day)

Oct 27: Winners in each category announced (Youth, Teen, Adult)

Oct 27 - Nov 1: Pumpkin Pick-up

Nov 4: Any pumpkins remaining at FPL will be discarded.

Check out photos from years past below!