The County Library’s annual Halloween tradition, Pumpkinpalooza, is back and this year is bigger and better. In addition to the pumpkin themed festival on October 29, Veridian Event Center is also hosting a pumpkin carving contest with the theme “Literary Inspiration.”

Individuals and families interested in participating in the contest must “carve” out time to submit their entry on October 27, between 5-8 pm or October 28, 9 am-Noon. Winners will be invited to return to the Library’s Viridian Event Center the evening of October 28 for an awards ceremony.

All pumpkins will remain on display in Pumpkin Alley where on October 29, Pumpkinpaloozians can also participate in a pumpkin pie eating contest, pumpkin arts and crafts, pumpkin smashing, and more than a dozen community partner booths hosting activities. Don’t forget, a costume contest – pumpkin costume not required – but there can’t be a Halloween party without a costume contest.

For more information about this and other Salt Lake County Library events, visit slcolibrary.org or call 801-943-4636.

Pumpkin Carving Contest Entries
Thursday, October 27 from 5-8 pm
and Friday, October 28 from 9 am-noon
Library’s Viridian Event Center
8030 S 1825 W, West Jordan, UT 84088

Pumpkin Carving Awards*
Friday, October 28 at 7:30 pm
Library’s Viridian Event Center
8030 S 1825 W, West Jordan, UT 84088
*Invitation only

Pumpkinpalooza
Saturday, October 29 from 11 am 2-pm
Library’s Viridian Event Center
8030 S 1825 W, West Jordan, UT 84088