‘Pumpkinpalooza’ returns Saturday at fairgrounds during Scarecrow Fest

Photos courtesy of Master Gardeners of Orleans County: (Left) This owl was one of the entries for the Carved Pumpkin category. (Right) This entry incorporated beautiful fall blooms in their decorations.

By Katie Oakes, Orleans County CCE Master Gardener Coordinator

KNOWLESVILLE – Get ready to showcase your creativity at the Lions Club Scarecrow Fest and Pumpkinpalooza this Saturday.

Orleans CCE Master Gardeners are once again encouraging the public to enter their pumpkin creations at their annual Pumpkinpalooza event!

There will be prizes in three categories:  Best Carved, Best Decorated and Best Painted.  The competition is open to participants of all ages from the community!

One of the winners from 2024 were a half dozen painted donut pumpkins.

Pumpkins must be dropped off between 9 and 10 a.m. the day of the event. Judging will take place by Master Gardener volunteers with winners announced at noon.  Winners need not be present to win.

The Pumpkinpalooza event happens at the same time and place as the ever-popular Medina Lions Club Scarecrow Fest. Master Gardeners will also have pumpkin painting available for children 12 and under from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or while supplies last).

“Come join us and carve out some fun fall memories!” said Julie Granchelli, Master Gardener and member of the Pumpkinpalooza MG Subcommittee.

The Scarecrow Festival and Pumpkinpalooza events will be held on Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orleans County 4-H Fairgrounds, 12690 State Rt 31 in Albion.  For questions about Pumpkinpalooza or other Master Gardener events, call 585-798-4265 ext. 125 or email klo54@cornell.edu.