Competitions

BIG BOY

Size does matter. This is awarded to the heaviest pumpkin on the day.

1st place cash prize - from the Little River Cafe & Store

LOCAL BIG BOY

Awarded to the largest/heaviest pumpkin grown locally.

WIDE GIRL

Awarded to the pumpkin with the widest diameter. So, if your pumpkin grows out of shape don't despair.

PERFECT PUMPKIN

If you have grown the perfect specimen, whether it is by shape, size, colour of organic beauty, bring your au naturel pumpkin along to be crowned the perfect pumpkin.

UGLY FUGLY

As the name suggests, not all pumpkins are beautiful, so if you have a pumpkin that is deformed and ugly, you may still have a chance to win.

SMALL FRY

So you tried but your pumpkin just didn't grow. This is for the smallest (mature/cured) pumpkin.​

ART SMART

This is a competition for the artist amongst you who can turn a pumpkin into a piece of art.

CHILDREN'S DECORATED PUMPKIN

These are judged on artistic merit & across four age groups.

0-3 years, 4-6yrs, 7-9yrs and 10-12yrs

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 Scarecrow and Dress up Competitions

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BEST DRESSED SCARECROW

As the name suggests, get creative and have fun creating a scarecrow.

Children <16yrs and Adults

1st place cash prizes - from The Little River Craft Station

Adult $200 & Children (under 16) $100

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ADULT'S FANCY DRESS PARADE

Dressing up like a scarecrow is not just for children. Let's join in.

Free to enter, 1st prize wins a $20 mystery voucher.

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CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS CONTEST

Dress up as a scarecrow and jump on stage at the start of the festival.

 

Free to enter, prizes there and then, to kick-start your fun day.

Get creative and come dressed in Country Style dress-up and be in to win the Adult's or Children's competition.

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REGISTRATIONS

Giant pumpkin registration closes at 9:30am

Dress up contests are on stage at 10:45am 

Other exhibit registration closes at 11:30am

All adult classes are $5 entry.
Children's scarecrow is $3 entry.

Children's decorated pumpkin is gold coin donation.

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