October 8th, 2023 from 10 am to 3 pm

Join us for a day of family-friendly carnival fun! Featuring strolling acrobats, free face painting, food trucks, a pumpkin design competition, and tons of carnival games provided by local Citrus County businesses, this event embodies Inverness's motto of "Small Town Done Right."  

Pumpkin Design Competition

Let your spooky creativity fly with this free competition!

Carve, paint, collage, tile - design your pumpkin using any methods you desire. Then, bring it to the Cooter Carnival on October 8th to be judged by a panel of expert judges. We'll announce the winners during the Carnival. Winners will be presented with an award. 

RULES:
-No inappropriate designs or content 
-Pumpkins must be completed by the entrant
-Pumpkins must be completed prior to the start of the Carnival
-Pumpkins can be real or foam
-No open flame - if your designs include a candle, it must be battery operated​

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