We are also taking donations to raise enough money to sponsor a Seeing Eye Guide Dog in memory of Jack Musnicki, a key member of the Pumpkin Carving Contest Committee and a Lion for over 4o years! Please send donations to: The Bridgehampton Lions, P.O Box 815, Bridgehampton, NY 11932. Please email for more information info@bridgehamptonlions.com.

2011 Contest Winners:

Candy Barf:  1st: Ashton Triffitt / 2nd: Alison Clarke
Compost Zombie: 1st: Samantha Sadler / 2nd: Hudsen Musnicki
Mythic Monstrosity: 1st: Chandler Littleford / 2nd: Josie Battle
Frosty the Glow Man: 1st: Julie Cummings-Bosch / 2nd: Merriell LaMonte
Evil Exoskeleton: 1st: Ashley Gardiner / 2nd: Grace Nickels
Freaky Facelift: 1st: Regina Whitney / 2nd: Julie Froehlich
Spots Illuminated: 1st: Joey McDonald / 2nd: Alex Gurvich
Cackle & Squawk: 1st: Harriet DeGroot & Elizabeth Hochstedler / 2nd: Julie Froehlich
Pablo Picassolin: 1st: Regina Whitney / 2nd: Olivia Demijin
Farmstand Freakout: 1st: Savannah Van Houten & Francesca Vitale / 2nd: John DeCristofaro
Mother Groosesome: 1st: Nathan Sandler / 2nd: Julie Froehlich
Pulp Politico: 1st: Regina Whitney / 2nd: Anonymous
Sea Screecher: 1st: Pearl Brosterman / 2nd: Lily Babcock
Galactic Glow: 1st: Peter Dayton / 2nd: Hudsen Musnicki
Classic Jack: 1st: Alley Dayton / 2nd: Lindsay Morris
Odd Lot: 1st: Katie Kneeland / 2nd: Luke Babcock
Freestyle: (12 and <) 1st: Veronica Whitney / 2nd: Benjamin Zazula / 3rd: Henry Garneau
Freestyle: (ALL) 1st: Barbara Dayton / 2nd: Bill Stewart / 3rd: Breahna Arnold

There are many new categories this year so we thought we would give out a few hints on the new ones. The judges will make their decision based on creativity, glow factor and how well it fits the category. You could follow the hints or take off on your own translation of the category name… some can be translated in different ways and the judges don’t always go for the obvious. Lots of detail is good but the simplest of ideas will work too. Be creative.

– Compost Zombie – Rotten but not forgotten.

– Mythic Monstrosity – Dragons, Cyclops, Greek Gods, Unsightly Unicorns… the list is endless.

– Frosty the Glow Man – Probably starts with 3…

– Evil Exoskeleton – Bugs, Bugs, Bugs, or something else…

– Freaky Facelift – Plastic surgery with a sense of humor or horror.

– Sports Illuminated – Any sport concept will probably do as long as it glows.

– Cackle & Squawk – Birds, Birds, Birds, or…

– Pablo Picassokin – Think Cubism.

– Candy Barf – Oh no, I think I had too… much… Can… dy…

– See poster below for the other 7

Also, please remember, if you are creating a scene or something hard to set up then it will be hard to take to the winners stand so think ahead and consider a board or base that can be  carried up or home in one piece.

If you need more ideas please browse all the photos of past contests in our Pumpkin Carving Galleries and visit Not Your Average Jack for more photos from past contests.

Good Luck and see you Monday!

We are also taking category sponsors. If you are interested please call 324-6766 ASAP to reserve your favorite category.

Please see the Carving Contest page for rules and information.

Compost Zombie – NEW
Pablo Picassokin – NEW
Frosty the Glow Man – NEW
Evil Exoskeleton – NEW
Freaky Facelift – NEW
Sports Illuminated – NEW
Cackle & Squawk – NEW
Mythic Monstrosity- NEW
Farmstand Freakout
Mother Groosesome
Sea Screecher
Galactic Glow
Pulp Politico
Classic Jack
Odd Lot

The event will be held Monday, October 24th @ 5pm. We will be at the Bridgehampton Community House as usual. Posters will be up in about a week and the mystery category will be posted right here in about a week too.

Look for pumpkins early, we hear there aren’t that many around this year.

We posted lots of photos in the gallery and hope you take the time to look – yours may be in there CARVING GALLERY 2010.

News 12 was there and will air a short spot this Sunday at 5pm and plans to add a longer one later this year.

The East Hampton Star, Sag Harbor Express & Southampton Press were there too, you may be in the paper this week so take a look tomorrow.

Plumb TV is also interviewing our first place winner today, keep an eye out for it

Thank You!

If you’re looking for ideas find a not so perfect pumpkin and let it speak to you or go to the links below to see some entries from last year. Often the simplest ideas are the best, you don’t have to be good with a blade to catch the judges eye.

All 16 categories are ALL AGES, kids and adults, just the 12 and under freestyle is limited by age.

All entries and admission is FREE!

Maximum 3 entries per person, one per category. Judging starts at dusk/dark so don’t be too late. All entries should be taken home after the contest. Please bring a candle for each of your entries.

Carving must be done in advance at home. No carving is permitted at the event.

Don’t wait till the last minute, get out there and find your pumpkin this weekend and think about it all week because next weekend is for carving!

If you don’t have an idea in mind when looking for a pumpkin that’s OK, just look for the not so perfect ones and let them speak to you… the ones with more character tend to give you ideas. Keep your mind open and be creative. Following a category can also help but don’t forget about the freestyle option… last year there weren’t that many in the freestyle categories so there is a a good opportunity to win the big bucks if you think out of the box.

Remember it’s FREE to enter and you can ENTER UP TO 3 TIMES as long as each entry is in a separate category.

You can also check the Carving Contest Gallery and Not Your Average Jack http://www.notyouraveragejack.com for inspiration too.

We are also now taking Category Sponsors, if you are interested please call 324-6766 ASAP to reserve your favorite Category.