Cranford’s Great Pumpkin Carve Out Returns October 22nd

Jersey Central Art Studios, with support from the Cranford Jaycees, will host the 2022 Great Pumpkin Carve Out on Saturday, October 22nd (Saturday, October 29th rain date, for updates check www.jcas.org).  All the activities will take place at Hanson Park, 38 Springfield Avenue in Cranford, NJ. The pumpkin carving contest is a FREE event open to all ages.

Individuals can drop off their creatively carved pumpkins from 10 am until 3 pm at Hanson Park at 38 Springfield Ave, Cranford on Saturday, October 22nd along with a completed registration form (available at www.jcas.org in advance or available on-site).

Everyone is invited to come to Hanson Park from 5:30 pm-9 pm to stroll along the pumpkin-lit garden paths and see the carved pumpkins wonderfully displayed.  Cash awards will be given for the funniest, scariest, and most original carved pumpkin grouped by ages; 4-8, 9-16 and 17 and up.  This year will feature a family category so families can submit a group effort. Note this year’s event starts at 5:30 PM, a half hour earlier than in past years, to accommodate those who may prefer an earlier viewing of the displays.

Additionally, a big-screen outdoor showing of a surprise favorite movie will start at dark.  Bring your blankets!  The movie, stroll, and contest are all free. Hot cider and cookies will be available for purchase.

This will be the eighth GREAT PUMPKIN CARVE out, which has drawn hundreds of visitors throughout the area.  This is a Jersey Central Art Studio’s (JCAS) Event, with tremendous support from the Cranford Jaycees.  JCAS is a group of artists and citizens dedicated to raising awareness of the arts and the artistic process as well as integrating the arts into the community through education, events and economic development. They see art as a vital component of our lives and one that will also enrich our community.

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