There is a new tradition in MacArthur Park: Mac-O-Lanterns.  It is a pumpkin carving contest and night-time Jack O’Lantern celebration at downtown Little Rock’s MacArthur Park North Lawn.

October 25, 2014
MacArthur Park
601 E. Ninth Street, Downtown Little Rock

3-6 p.m. Pre-registered Carve & Walk-up $5 Paint a pumpkin .
6-6:24 p.m. Lighting
6:30-7:30 p.m. Judging

Visitors in the pumpkin patch 3-8 p.m.
Night celebration 5-8 p.m. with food trucks, music & libations
$5 entrance fee, children 12 & under free

7:30p.m. prizes announced and awarded:
$500 in the 100 lb. pumpkin category, winner determined by judges
$250 in the 25 lb. category, winner determined by people’s choice

To participate:
Link here for registration form. Complete the registration form and return as indicated; make payment by returning check with form, calling 501-375-0121 with your credit card or pay on Paypal here
Carver check-in is 3 p.m., Saturday, October 25.
Carving MUST be completed by 6 p.m. to be eligible for judging.

Two carving opportunities–
1. 75-100 lb. pumpkin: A team of four carvers max/ pumpkin. Registration donation of $40/ pumpkin, not per carver. Carvers ages 12 – 16 years old MUST be accompanied by an adult.
2. 25 lb. pumpkin: One carver per pumpkin. Registration donation $25. Carvers ages 12-16 years old MUST be accompanied by an adult.
No coolers allowed. Beer and food will be available for purchase after 5 p.m.
All entrants are to bring their own carving tools. Battery-powered hand tools are allowed. Pre-designed/ manufactured templates not allowed.