Oct 3, 2026
Anamosa Pumpkinfest Pumpkin Carving Contest
Main Street Anamosa (Pumpkinfest HQ: Lawrence Community Center) · Anamosa, Iowa
Details
- Date
- Oct 3, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 AM - noon (carving/painting contest, per prior listing)
- Where
- Main Street Anamosa (Pumpkinfest HQ: Lawrence Community Center)
600 E Main St, Anamosa, IA 52205
Get directions ↗ - Organizer
- Anamosa Chamber of Commerce / Anamosa Pumpkinfest
- Register by
- Pre-entry required
- Rules
- Pre-entry required; carved and painted pumpkins are displayed on Main Street.
About this contest
Anamosa, the self-styled Pumpkin Capital of Iowa, runs a pre-entry pumpkin carving and painting contest as part of its annual Pumpkinfest. Finished entries are displayed along Main Street for festival visitors to see alongside the giant pumpkin weigh-off and parade.
Compiled from the original listing (anamosapumpkinfest.com), 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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