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Our Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest is Back!

Get ready to have a gourd time! Our annual Pumpkin Carving Contest is back and we invite residents of all ages to showcase their pumpkin carving skills and creativity.

Participants are required to submit two photographs: one capturing the participant in the process of carving their pumpkin, and one of the finished carved pumpkin. Submissions should be emailed to contest@hackensack.org and must include the participant’s name, age, address, and phone number. Please be assured that personal information will be kept confidential and will not be shared publicly.

Participants are required to submit two photographs: one capturing the participant in the process of carving their pumpkin, and one of the finished carved pumpkin. Submissions should be emailed to contest@hackensack.org and must include the participant’s name, age, address, and phone number. Please be assured that personal information will be kept confidential and will not be shared publicly.

The deadline for submissions is October 31st. Winners will be announced on November 1st.

For further information, please contact us at info@hackensack.org

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