SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Does your pumpkin have a painted smile, a carved grin or Mr. Potato Head ears? However you bring your pumpkin to life, The BayNet wants to see it!
Entries are being accepted now through Wednesday, Oct. 28, for The BayNet’s pumpkin decorating contest. Winners will each receive a pair of tickets to Montpelier Farms’ Fall Festival in Upper Marlboro.
Whether you paint, carve, add Mr. Potato Head pieces or break out the glitter and googly eyes, show us what you’ve made. Spooky, silly, sweet or wonderfully weird — we want to see them all!
Some families turn pumpkin decorating into a friendly competition. Others let the kids take over and see where the paint lands. From elaborate creations to a little pumpkin with a lot of personality, every style is welcome.
Enter through the official Facebook contest post here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Kik7Qd5dW/
Post a photo of your decorated pumpkin in the comments at the bottom of that Facebook post to enter. Entries are accepted now through Oct. 28.
Your pumpkin could earn you a day of adventure at Montpelier Farms! Find your way through the seven-acre corn maze, zoom down giant hill slides or hop on a hayride with the family.
Challenge your crew to pumpkin bowling, barnyard basketball or a spin around the trike track, then try the ride-on pig races and visit the farm animals. Younger visitors can explore the Spookley the Square Pumpkin corn maze, play in the corn pit and enjoy the playgrounds.
With more than 30 attractions, a pumpkin patch, tasty treats and farm-market shopping, there are plenty of reasons to spend the day. Even the family dog can join the outing: Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at no admission charge.
The Fall Festival continues through Sunday, Nov. 8, giving winners two weekends to enjoy their prize after winners are announced.
Visit Montpelier Farms’ official website for operating hours, festival details and attractions.
Still making your fall plans? Browse The BayNet’s Fall Fun Guide for seasonal adventures across Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties. Get those costumes ready, too — our Southern Maryland trunk-or-treat roundup can help you find your next candy stop.
Now give that pumpkin some personality, snap a photo and share it on the official Facebook contest post. We can’t wait to meet your creations!
Visit the official Montpelier Farms website for festival details, attractions and hours.
This is part of our 20 Ways To Celebrate Fall In Southern Maryland bucket list — check out the full guide for even more seasonal fun across the region.
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