Pumpkin Decorating & Carving Contest

Description

Get creative and join the fun at this year’s Pumpkin Decorating & Carving Contest—a festival favorite during the Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival!

🗓 Date: Saturday, September 20th
📍 Location: Main Street Square - near the Beverage Garden.
🕙 Public Voting: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
🎨 Category: Best Overall Pumpkin (Decorated or Carved)

🧡 FREE to enter – open to all ages and skill levels!
Just bring your completed pumpkin masterpiece (carved or decorated) to the contest table by 10:00 AM on September 20th.

🏆 Prizes:
🥇 First Place – Trophy + Festival Bragging Rights
🥈 Runner-Up – Trophy
Winners will be announced at 4:00 PM at Main Street Square!

✍️ Walk-ups are welcome, but online sign-up guarantees your spot—as long as your pumpkin is checked in by 10:00 AM sharp.

👉 Sign up now and be part of the fall fun!

Date & Time

Sat, Sep 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Venue Details

Main Street Square

526 Main Street
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701

Downtown Rapid City