2026 Pumpkin Decorating Contest

2026 Virtual Pumpkin Decorating Contest 

Sponsored by NB Marathon and Drive-Thru

Age categories

3 to 7 years

8 to 12 years

13 to 17 years

Adult

Prizes (awarded in all 4 age categories)

1^st - $20

2^nd - $15

3^rd - $10

People's Choice (Adults only) - $20

1. Complete the registration form at the North Baltimore Public Library main desk to receive a participation number. 

    

2. Decorate your pumpkin (get creative). Adults can decorate a pumpkin or submit a decorated porch or Halloween scene.

    

3. Take a picture of your pumpkin (please do not have any people in the photo), or a porch with your registration number clearly visible.

    

4. Send your photo to nblibrary@nbpubliclibrary.org with the subject: Pumpkin Contest by 11:59 pm on Monday, October 19^th, 2026.

    

5. Photos will be put into a YouTube Video for the public to vote on from Friday, October 23^rd through Wednesday, October 28^th.

    

6. Winners will be announced on Thursday, October 29^th, 2026.

    

7. Prizes can be picked up during NB Trick-or-Treat on Thursday, October 29^th, or Friday, October 30^th, from 10 am to 5 pm.