Pumpkin carving contests in New York
6 upcoming contests listed across New York. Community-submitted — confirm details with the organizer before you go.
OCT9+more
Long Cliff Pumpkin Carving Contest
Long Cliff Vineyard & Winery · Sanborn, New York
Oct 9 – Oct 18, 2026In person + onlineDrop-off 12 - 5 PM, Oct 9-1121 and older
OCT10
Pumpkin Party and Art Contest
Historic Cherry Hill · Albany, New York
Oct 10, 2026Pumpkin Party 12 - 3 PMFreeIndividual, group, and K-12 divisions
OCT22
Brooklyn Brewery Carving Showdown
Brooklyn Brewery · Brooklyn, New York
Oct 22, 20267 - 10 PM$15Adults 21+
OCT24
Washington Market Park Pumpkin Carving Contest
Washington Market Park · New York, New York
Oct 24, 2026Check-in 3-5 PM, judging 5-5:30 PM, winners announced 5:30 PMFreeOpen to everyone
OCT28
Pumpkin Carving Contest at Black Oak on Fifth
Black Oak on Fifth · Brooklyn, New York
Oct 28, 20267 - 11 PM
OCT29+more
Pumpkin Carving Party and Best Pumpkin Contest
Playwright Celtic Pub · New York, New York
Oct 29 – Oct 30, 20266:30 PM$40 general, $30 Lifetime VIP members21 and older