It’s Fall, y’all, and the UM Museum is getting festive this Halloween! Enter the UM Museum’s first ever pumpkin carving contest for a chance to win prizes and be featured on our social media! Fun for all ages! 

Here’s How:

1. Pre-register here by Friday, October 23.

2. BYOP (Bring your own pumpkin)! Obtain a pumpkin of appropriate size and beauty to be worthy of your artistic skills.

3. Carve or paint said pumpkin into a creative masterpiece.

4. Deliver your pumpkin to the Walton-Young House!

Pumpkins will be displayed on the Walton-Young House front lawn all Halloween Weekend! Spectators are encouraged to stop by or drive-thru to check out our ‘Haunted’ Historic House and our contest entries. Please remember to wear a mask and practice social distancing! 

Winners announced on social media on Saturday, October 31
May the best pumpkins win!

Entry Fee: $3 members, $5 non-members
Pre-registration is required
Registration closes Friday, October 23

Rules/logistics:

1. Pre-register by Friday, October 23.

2. Pumpkins may be carved, painted, or sculpted.

3. Must be family friendly.

4. Pumpkin must be dropped off to the Walton-Young House. Drop off will be contactless 

Contact Stacy Bell at slbell@olemiss.edu for further details.