“PUMPKINS ON VACATION”
PUMPKIN CONTEST
Iroquois County Historical Society
During Harvest Daze
October 4-5, 2025

“PUMPKINS ON VACATION”
What is YOUR favorite vacation?
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WHERE
Old Courthouse Museum
103 W. Cherry St.
Watseka, IL 60970

Pumpkins can be carved or
painted/decorated.
Individual categories by age and
separate category for
organizations or groups.

There is NO entry fee.

You may register online with the
form on the right, or print the
entry form here.
See complete rules here.

Pick up entry number and place
pumpkins from 8-10 a.m. on
Saturday, October 4, 2025.
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Special Awards for
Pick of the Patch – by visitor votes
President’s Award – Theme
Guess Weight of Pumpkin Display
​1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will be determined by visitor votes.
  • Youth Carved, Youth Painted
  • Teen 1 Carved, Teen 1 Painted
  • Teen 2 Carved, Teen 2 Painted
  • Adult Carved, Adult Painted
  • Organizations or Groups Carved, Organization or Groups ​Painted
Pumpkin Contest Flyer
Questions?
Call ICHS at 815-432-2215.

    FOR INDIVIDUAL ENTRY ONLY

    FOR ORGANIZATIONAL ENTRY ONLY