Cranford’s Great Pumpkin Carve Out
AFTER A COVID PAUSE, AREA FAVORITE RETURNS FOR SEVENTH YEAR
Jersey Central Art Studio’s, with support from the Cranford Jaycees, will host the 2021 Great Pumpkin Carve Out on Saturday, October 23rd (Saturday, October 30th rain date. For updates check jcas.org). All the activities will take place at Hanson Park, 38 Springfield Avenue in Cranford, NJ. The pumpkin carving contest is a free event and is open to all ages. Individuals can drop off their creatively carved pumpkins from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Hanson Park at 38 Springfield Ave, Cranford, on Saturday October 23rd, along with a completed registration form (also available on site).
Everyone is invited to come to Hanson Park starting at 6 -9 p.m. to stroll along the pumpkin lighted garden paths to see the carved pumpkins on display, each on its own pedestal. Cash awards will be given for funniest, scariest, and most original and will be grouped by ages; 4-8, 9-16 and 17 and up.
In addition, a big screen outdoor showing of a surprise favorite movie will start at dark. Bring your blankets! The movie, stroll and contest are all free and hot cider will be available for purchase.
Registration forms will be available online at jcas.org before the event. At the event’s conclusion all pumpkins can be picked up.
This will be the seventh Great Pumpkin Carve out, which has drawn hundreds of visitors throughout the area. This is a Jersey Central Art Studio’s (JCAS) Event, with much support from the Cranford Jaycees. JCAS is a group of artists and citizens dedicated to raising awareness of the arts and the artistic process as well as integrating the arts into the community through education, events and economic development. We see art as a vital component to our lives and one that will also enrich our community.
