Pick up an entry form online and fill it out beforehand. There are two rules you need to follow: first, the pumpkin can only be painted or decorated - no cutting or carving. These pumpkins will be ...

Important dates: October 1-8: Register online to reserve a pumpkin (if not providing your own for the contest.) October 11-15: Deliver pumpkin and entry form to the library.

Pinger said her pumpkin this year is based off of a book, but entries can draw inspiration from all walks of life. Entries for the contest must be submitted no later than Oct. 25.

Fans may enter by carving an Orioles-themed pumpkin and posting a photo of their creation using the hashtag #OsPumpkin on a public Instagram account. The entry period begins today and ends at 11: ...

October 17–23: Deliver your pumpkin, with a completed entry form (available online or in-person), to any Deschutes Public Library location during regular hours. No late or early submissions, please.