Oct 24, 2026
Pumpkin Carving Contest and Pumpkin Parade
McCormick's Creek State Park Nature Center · Spencer, Indiana
Details
- Date
- Oct 24, 2026
- Time
- Pumpkin Parade and voting 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where
- McCormick's Creek State Park Nature Center
250 McCormick's Creek Park Road, Spencer, IN 47460
Get directions ↗ - Prizes
- 2027 Annual Entrance Pass to Indiana State Parks
- Organizer
- McCormick's Creek State Park (Indiana DNR)
- Register by
- Register by email ([email protected]) by Friday, Oct 16; drop off carved pumpkin at Nature Center Oct 23
- Rules
- Carved jack-o-lanterns only; label the bottom in permanent marker; send your logo with registration
About this contest
Local businesses, organizations, and artists donate carved jack-o-lanterns that are lined up for the park's Pumpkin Parade, where guests vote for a favorite. The winner receives a 2027 annual Indiana State Parks entrance pass.
Compiled from the original listing (events.in.gov), checked Sep 28, 2026. Dates and details can change, so always confirm with the organizer or event website before heading out. Spot a problem? Let us know.
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