A $10 ticket includes a pumpkin and use of all carving supplies. Prefer to bring your own pumpkin? A $5 ticket includes use of all our supplies.

Purchase tickets by October 9 to guarantee a pumpkin. We'll have a limited number available for purchase at the door while supplies last, but pumpkins are not guaranteed without advance purchase.

We'll provide patterns, carving tools, and everything else you need — plus we'll clean up the mess when you're finished! For younger children, paint and decorating supplies will be available as a safer alternative to carving.

While you're here, enjoy apple cider, a themed photo backdrop, and a dark photo box for taking pictures of your finished, lit pumpkin. Hy-Vee will be grilling on our veranda, where you can purchase lunch or a snack.

• Burgers

• Brats

• Hotdogs

• Chips

• Soda & Water

And don't forget the contest (with prizes🏆)! Only pumpkins carved during the event are eligible for participation. We'll snap a photo of your finished creation and post it on our website, where everyone can vote for their favorites. The pumpkin with the most votes in each category wins!

• Ages 5-12: winner gets a free month of either Wednesday Art Club or Friday Art Classes at the Charles City Arts Center

• Ages 13-20: winner gets a free month of either Open Studio or Thursday Studio at the Charles City Arts Center

• Ages 21+: winner gets free registration for our November class, Alcohol & Alcohol Inks, taught by artist Dani Clarke (Saturday, Nov. 14, 5-7 PM)

Prizes announced Friday, October 23.

All ages are welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Hy-Vee is generously sponsoring this fundraiser, and all proceeds benefit the Charles City Arts Center.