The Grover Beach Parks and Recreation Department invites area residents of all ages to join in the fun for the 1st Annual Virtual Carved Pumpkin Contest.

Registration for the pumpkin carving will be accepted beginning October 1st and will close at midnight October 30th. Judging will be done by the Grover Beach Rotary Club and awards will presented on Halloween and announced on Facebook.

To enter, participants will submit their carved or decorated pumpkins to gbparks@groverbeach.org with their name and age category.

Ages 6 & Under (Decorated entries only – no carved pumpkins will be allowed in this age category)

Ages 7 to 9

Ages 10 to 14

Ages 15 to 17

18 & Older

Businesses (Local businesses are encouraged to submit carved/decorated pumpkins for the coveted “Business” award.  Please, no more than 2 entries per business.    

For more information, please call the Grover Beach Parks and Recreation Department, 805-473-4580, or email Madison at mochotorena@groverbeach.org.