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Great Pumpkin Expo | Anoka City Hall
October 4 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
3 separate spooktackular contests at one location!
…and so much more….
Join us as we kick off our 2026 festival season with gigantic pumpkins, food trucks, merchandise vendors and classic car expo!!
Any questions please email: Thehalloweencapital@gmail.com
All entries must be dropped off between 9-10:30 am at City Hall. Volunteers will be available to direct and assist with pumpkin weigh off entries.
***Pickup of ALL entries/cleanup is 3:00pm-5:00pm
Adult and Junior pumpkin carving and decorating:
Adult division awards:
TBD
Junior division awards:
TBD
Overall Pumpkin Carving Peoples Choice Award = Medal
**Rules listed on registration – available onsite the morning of
Scarecrow contest – All Ages:
TBD
Pumpkin weigh off:
Atlantic Giant Awards: – TBD
1st place = $1,500 + a plaque
2nd place = $750 + a ribbon
3rd place = $500 + a ribbon
4th place = $250 + a ribbon
5th place = $100 + a ribbon
6th place = $50 + a ribbon
7th place = $50 + a ribbon
8th place = $50 + a ribbon
9th place = $50 + a ribbon
10th place = $50 + a ribbon
Field Pumpkin Award = $50 + a ribbon
Howard Dill Award (prettiest pumpkin) = $100 + a plaque
Pumpkin growers:
When you get to the event please park on the south bound side of Second Ave starting at Jackson St.
Event staff will be there to instruct you on what to do, when and where.
