Pumpkin carving contests in New Jersey
5 upcoming contests listed across New Jersey. Community-submitted — confirm details with the organizer before you go.
OCT4
Blackwood Pumpkin Festival Pumpkin Carving Contest
Blackwood Pumpkin Festival · Blackwood, New Jersey
Oct 4, 2026Festival 11 AM - 4 PM
OCT17
The Great Pumpkin Carve Out
Hanson Park · Cranford, New Jersey
Oct 17, 2026Drop-off 9 AM - 2 PM; display 5 - 8:30 PMFreeAges 4-8, 9-16, and 17 and up
OCT18
Spooktacular Jack O'Lantern Contest at Thompson Park Day
Thompson Park · Lincroft, New Jersey
Oct 18, 2026Festival 11 AM - 5 PM
OCT24
Halloween Spooktacular Pumpkin Contest
Hall of Records, Downtown Freehold · Freehold, New Jersey
Oct 24, 20266 - 8 PMFree
OCT30
Roseland Pumpkin Carving Contest
Harrison Complex · Roseland, New Jersey
Oct 30, 2026Halloween party at 5 PM