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Arts of Tolland Pumpkin Carving Contest & Trick-or-Treat

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, GRADES K – 5

Contest Details

1.    Cost of entry is FREE. Limit 2 pumpkin entries per child in grades K - 5.

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2.    All pumpkins must be carved and completed upon arrival. Pumpkins may only be illuminated by battery-operated or glow stick-style lights. Candles will not be allowed.

3.    All pumpkins in the contest must be dropped off at the Arts Center of Tolland, 22 Tolland Green, between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23.

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4.    Judging will take place on October 24. Pumpkins will be on display and awards announced on Thursday evening, October 24, between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Town of Tolland’s Trick-or-Treat on Thursday, October 24.

1ST Prize - $25

2nd & 3rd Prize - Gift certificates to Sweet Frog of Tolland

5.   To register please call Arts of Tolland at 860-871-7405 and leave your child’s full name, grade and number of pumpkins child will be entering. Or e-mail the information to artsoftolland73@gmail.com

6. All pumpkins must be picked up Thursday, October 24, between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. or Saturday, October 26, between 3:00 and 4:30 p.m. Pumpkins not picked up by 4:30 on Saturday will be discarded.

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