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Hurricane Pumpkin Carving Event Does Not Disappoint

A large crowd gathered at the park to carve pumpkins. (Photo by Betsy Allen)

Last Sunday, October 23, was a great day for doing some pumpkin carving at the City of Hurricane’s annual pumpkin carving event. Pumpkin artists of all ages flocked to the city park, where they commenced carving at various stations around the grounds. Five hundred pumpkins were given away at the event to allow participants to express their creativity. The City provided carving kits, but more experienced carvers could bring their own as well.

Hurricane’s pumpkin carving day featured several new activities this year. There was an inflatable axe toss, and a sand art booth where children could create colorful bottles filled with sand. Putnam County-based band Southridge performed throughout the day. T-shirts advertising the Hurricane Harvest Festival, which was cancelled this year due to rain, were free for the public to take. There was also free apple cider and snacks.

At the end of the day, pumpkins entered into the carving contest were judged. There were four categories based upon age group, as well as a Mayor’s Choice category.

Winners of the pumpkin carving contest were as follows:
Ages 0 – 5: First Place – Isaac; Second Place – Leia Hull; Third Place – Hero
Ages 6 – 10: First Place – Christopher Sexton; Second Place – Anson; Third Place – Sawyer
Ages 11 – 16: First Place – Evan Tayler; Second Place – Cooper Ryan; Third Place – Jenna King
Ages 17 and Up: First Place – Betsy Anderson; Second Place – Laura Jarrell; Third Place – Missy Ryan
Mayor’s Choice: Eliza Moore

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After everyone was finished carving their pumpkins, the pumpkins were arranged by age group for the judges to inspect. (Photo by Betsy Allen)
Pumpkin carving is fun for children and adults alike. (Photo by Betsy Allen)
A sand art booth was set up at the pumpkin carving event for those who wanted to do more than just carve pumpkins. (Photo by Betsy Allen)
Southridge performed on the stage during the event. (Photo by Betsy Allen)
Eliza Moore was the winner of the Mayor’s Choice award.
Isaac was the winner of the age 0 – 5 division of the pumpkin carving contest. (Photo by Betsy Allen)

Christopher Sexton was the winner of the 6-10 division of the pumpkin carving contest. (Photo by Betsy Allen)
Evan Taylor was the winner of the 11-16 division of the pumpkin carving contest. (Photo by Betsy Allen)
Betsy Anderson was the winner of the 17 and up division of the pumpkin carving contest. (Photo by Betsy Allen)
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