Whitelam Books to host Annual Literary Pumpkin Contest October 24-31

Written By Taylor Gregory

(1-minute read)

Residents can put a creative spin on pumpkin season in the Whitelam Books Annual Literary Pumpkin Contest, running Saturday, October 24, through Saturday, October 31.

How to participate

Participants can carve or decorate a pumpkin that represents a favorite book or literary character. The design can be sweet, spooky, or somewhere in between, up to the creator. Bring entries to Whitelam Books for a chance to win.

All pumpkins will be on display in the bookstore throughout the contest, giving visitors a chance to stop by and see the creativity on view.

Prize and pickup

The winning pumpkin will receive a Whitelam Books tote bag and a $25 Whitelam Books gift card. Pumpkins must be picked up by Sunday, November 1, or they will be composted.

Whitelam Books Annual Literary Pumpkin Contest, Oct. 24 to 31. Decorate or carve a pumpkin for a favorite book or character to win a tote bag and $25 gift card. Jack-o’-lanterns pictured.

Graphic by Whitelam Books.

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