Upcoming Event

October 18, 2014

Pumpkin Palooza

Tickets Available at the Door Pumpkin Palooza is a friendly pumpkin carving competition and party to raise funds for the arts in Martinsville-Henry County. Take in the pumpkin carving action while enjoying pumpkin-themed cocktails and tasty treats prepared by local cooks. Do the Monster Mash to Halloween-themed tunes, have a wacky keepsake photo made in the Pumpkin Palooza Photo Booth and buy a chance to win big in the Pumpkin Palooza 50/50 raffle. • See what local cooks are whipping up for Pumpkin Palooza here. • Seven brave teams will compete in the pumpkin carving contest. Find out who they are here. Costumes Encouraged • Halloween Party Attire $25 per ticket • Includes one drink _______________________________ Event Schedule 5:00 pm — CARVER SET UP Carvers arrive at Piedmont Arts and set up their carving stations. 6:00 pm — READY, SET, CARVE! Carving begins and guests are welcome to arrive! 90 minutes of furious pumpkin carving action ensues. In addition to carving, the photo booth, food tables and bar will be open. 7:30 pm — CARVING ENDS / STATION PREP Carving ends. Carvers prep their stations for judging. 7:45 pm — JUDGING Judges will be making their rounds, scoring each entry. 8:45 pm — WINNERS ANNOUNCED! We'll announce winners and award prizes. Enjoy the music, drinks and food while celebrating (or drowning your sorrows in a pumpkin ale) at Piedmont Arts until 10 pm.

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