Cranford Pumpkin Carve Out 2019
Carved pumpkin contest & display and movie; for all ages
Jersey Central Art Studio’s, with support from the Cranford Jaycees, will host the sixth annual 2019 Great Pumpkin Carve Out on Saturday, October 19th, 2019, (Saturday, October 26th 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 19th along with a completed registration form (also available on site).
Everyone is invited to come to Hanson Park from 6 p.m. – 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 double feature will be shown featuring the classic, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. Bring your blankets. The movie, stroll and contest are all free and hot cider will be available for purchase.
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.
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