Event Detail
Pumpkin decorating contest
October 17, 2026
8:00 AM
Gypsum, Kansas
🎃 PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST! 🎃
Think you’ve got the BEST pumpkin in town?!
Pick your category:
🇺🇸 PATRIOTIC PUMPKIN
Think red, white & blue, stars, stripes, and all things USA!
🍁 FALL FAVORITE
Go all out with your favorite fall colors, characters, spooky designs, or anything autumn!
All ages welcome!
Drop off your decorated pumpkin to the info booth on W. 6th Street from 8:00-11:00
Don't have a creative flair? Be a part of the people's choice judging, and come by the information booth for a ballot and vote for your favorite decorated pumpkin.
Winners announced at the costume contest around 6:30PM.
💵 Prizes + bragging rights! 😎
Gather the family, get creative, have fun, and LET YOUR PUMPKIN STEAL THE SHOW! 🎃✨
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