Winners of the “Pumpkins on the Common” contest are as follows:

Biggest Pumpkin: Bob Orlando -  'Dill's Atlantic Giant' 

Best Pumpkin: William Chaffin -  "Clark Farm Pumpkin"

Best Pumpkin Pie (Cake):  Carol Nathan

Best Artistic Pumpkin: Katy Scholten  - "Carlisle Gardener Pumpkin"

Best Cooked with Pumpkin: Alison Saylor - "Sausage Pumpkin Lasagna"

Best Visual Presentation of Cooked with Pumpkin entry: Carol Nathan - "Autumn Stew with Pumpkin"

Smallest Pumpkin: Leslie Thomas - “Little Boy”

Most Unique Art Entry: Erika Hedden - "Gordon the Snake"

Most Clever Art Entry: Rose Carmichael - Pumpkin "Pi"

Chairman's Award: Valerie Ziehler - "Countryside Chicken" 

Thanks to our judges George Bishop, Love Seawright, Dian Cuccinello, Katharine Endicott, Tony DiRomualdo, Judy B Lane, Judy Lane (yes we had two) and Liz Bishop, and our coordinators Yona Carmichael, Lee Means, Susan Pepple, Alison Saylor, and Carly Saylor.

Also, many thanks to all who supported our Pumpkins on the Common fundraiser, either by purchasing pumpkins, entering the Pumpkin contest, or attending the Festival Saturday October 20. Proceeds from the event will support a variety of non-profit organizations in our community.

Come see Ken & Julie & The Eclectic Folk Project after the Pumpkin Festival on Saturday October 20th in Union Hall starting at 7:30 pm. Delicious desserts, cold drinks and fabulous coffees available for sale. BYOB. Tickets are $15 and children are free. For further information see www.unionhallcoffeehouse.com

Scarecrow Contest  

Make a scarecrow of any size up to 6 feet tall suitable for

outdoor display. 

Bring your scarecrow entry to The First Religious Society in

Carlisle on Friday October 12, 3:00 pm -7:00 pm

Judging will be based upon originality, creativity,

craftsmanship, detailing, and “smile factor”

Scarecrows will be judged during the Harvest Fair and remain

on outdoor display in the church yard all week. 

Group entries are encouraged.

For further information please contact Alison Saylor

(978) 369-1809 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it