The Hopewell Valley Arts Council hosted its 10th Annual Amazing Pumpkin Carve from October 9 to 13 at Woolsey Park, attracting families, art lovers, and fall enthusiasts from across the region. This year’s event featured 30 creatively carved pumpkins displayed under a big top tent, and the stunning artistry made this year’s Carve the most amazing yet.
People’s Choice Award Winners
For the first time, the event introduced the People’s Choice Awards, where attendees could vote for their favorite pumpkin, making it a highlight for visitors. The top 15 winners were:
- Multifaceted: Jason Ferrara
- Basket of Flowers: Jeff Brown
- Feed Me: Rich Palumbo + Danielle Costa-McCobb
- Potato, Potato: Austin Martin
- Owl Moon: Barbara DiLorenzo + Jonathan Fisk
- JACK: Darren Peterson
- Deception: Matt Derby
- Moo Deng: Poppy Sangthong + Peter Buruschkin
- The Kraken: John Goeke
- From the Deep: Britany Keyak-Postoczky
- A tie! Bob: Jodi Walker + American Gardener: Caroline Hall
- Another tie! Give Peace a Chance: Curtis May + Plumpkin: Patrick Pasquito
- Nosferatu: Liam May
- Punk Rider: Aleece Davis
- Death Star: Michael Davies
The Hopewell Valley Arts Council extends a special thank you to its sponsors, who played a crucial role in offsetting the event’s expenses and keeping ticket prices affordable for the public. The proceeds from the Amazing Pumpkin Carve will directly support the Council’s arts programming throughout the year, bringing more art to the Hopewell Valley community.
Since its inception, the Amazing Pumpkin Carve has grown into one of Hopewell Valley’s favorite fall traditions, drawing thousands of visitors each year. The event featured a festive atmosphere with live music, a hay bale playground, pumpkin painting, and more, providing a fun and creative fall outing for families, friends, and neighbors.
“The Amazing Pumpkin Carve continues to be one of our biggest events,” said Carol Lipson, Executive Director of the Hopewell Valley Arts Council. “This year, the talent and creativity on display were so impressive, and the support from our community, sponsors, and volunteers made it all possible.”
The Hopewell Valley Arts Council looks forward to seeing everyone again next year for another celebration of art, community, and fall fun. For more about the Hopewell Valley Arts Council, visit their website: https://hvartscouncil.org
Feature photo: People’s Choice Winner for 2024 – Jason Ferrara and his pumpkin Multifaceted
