It is something of a pumpkin pageant. Jack-o’-lanterns assemble each year at the University of New Mexico Student Union Building to strut their stuff. This year’s Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest, hosted by the SUB, will be held Tuesday, Oct. 31. Pumpkins are free and can be picked up in the SUB Atrium starting at 10:30 a.m. The carved pumpkins must be returned to the SUB Atrium for judging by 1 p.m.
The contest is open to individual students, departments and student organizations.
Selected UNM students and administrators will serve as judges for the event. Judging will begin at 1:30 p.m. and prizes will be awarded at 2 p.m. Participants are encouraged, but are not required to be present to win. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded. Pumpkins will be judged on creativity, originality and effort.
In past years, more than 50 pumpkins have been carved and entered to the enjoyment of students and faculty.
Please call for more information 277-2818.
Media Contact: Steve Carr, (505) 277-1821; e-mail: scarr@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at October 11, 2006 04:53 PM