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Pumpkin Hike Voting

October 22, 2026
Preserve Activities Self Guided Hikes

Thank you for visiting the Pumpkin Hike!

Please vote for your favorite pumpkin using the form below. The categories this year include:

Silliest – This category is for the pumpkin that puts a smile on your face or makes you laugh! Which pumpkin did you think had the silliest carving?

Spookiest – This category is for the pumpkin that gave you the best Halloween scare! Which pumpkin did you think had the spookiest carving?

Nature-Inspired – This category is for the pumpkin that made you feel connected to nature! Which pumpkin did you think had the best nature-inspired carving?

Most Creative – This category is for the pumpkin that made you stop and say WOW! Which pumpkin did you think had the most creative carving?

Vote for your Favorite Pumpkins!

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Prizes

This year prizes will be given out to the top voted pumpkins in each of the four categories and two grand prizes will be given out to the adult and youth carver with the most votes across all four categories.

Spookiest Prize: $25 to Rooster Brother, $10 to Fogtown Brewing Co., and FBC gear!
Silliest Prize:  $25 to Toko Ellsworth, $10 to Fogtown Brewing Co., and FBC gear!
Nature-Inspired Prize: $25 to Rooster Brother, $10 to Fogtown Brewing Co., and FBC gear!
Most Creative Prize: $25 to Rock and Art Shop, $10 to Fogtown Brewing Co., and FBC gear!

Youth Grand Prize: Two ticket & popcorn vouchers for a show at the Grand, a XL Specialty Pizza at Finelli NY Pizzeria, $20 to Union River Toy & Book Co., and FBC gear!
Adult Grand Prize: $150 for a SPA treatment or pilates class at Sunday Society, $50 and a t-shirt from Black Moon Public House, $15 to the Bud Connection, and FBC gear!

Thank you to the local Ellsworth businesses that generously donated these prizes! We ask that visitors of the Pumpkin Hike consider giving patronage to these businesses to say thank you for supporting community events.

We’d also like to thank Bangor Savings Bank for sponsoring this event and to Simon’s Hancock Farms, Hannaford, Shaws, and Walmart for donating pumpkins!

Thank you!

Programs like the Pumpkin Hike are made free thanks to the support from local businesses, our community partners, and our members! If you enjoyed this program and are interested in supporting more free community programs, please consider becoming a member of Frenchman Bay Conservancy by donating today!

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