Oct 3, 2026FreeAll ages
Luminary Walk Pumpkin Carving Contest
General Sibley Park & Campground · Bismarck, North Dakota
Details
- Date
- Oct 3, 2026
- Time
- 7 - 9 PM (pumpkin drop-off 2 - 5 PM)
- Where
- General Sibley Park & Campground
5001 S. Washington St., Bismarck, ND 58504
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- Free
- Prizes
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes; winners featured on the district's social media
- Open to
- All ages
- Organizer
- Bismarck Parks and Recreation District
- Register by
- Drop off carved pumpkins with an entry form at picnic shelter #1, 2 - 5 PM on event day
- Rules
- Bring a pre-carved pumpkin and fill out an entry form for each one. Attendees vote 7 - 8:45 PM. Pumpkins can be picked up after voting closes. Winners are notified by October 4 and claim prizes at the park office through October 11.
About this contest
An evening luminary walk at General Sibley Park paired with a people's choice carving contest. Carvers drop off their pumpkins in the afternoon, and walkers vote for their favorites during the event, with hot cider and treats on hand.
Compiled from the original listing (bisparks.org), 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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