Saturday, October 30, 2010
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Neighbors | Shaiyla HakeemGirard’s Courtney Sotak (left) and Samantha Cave carved a pumpkin together Oct. 15 for Boardman Park’s Pumpkin Carve-Out contest. The annual event has been going on for more than 30 years.
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Neighbors | Shaiyla HakeemPoland residents Marissa Soles (left), Bella Volpini and David Soles carved pumpkins together Oct. 15. The Pumpkin Carve-out’s final day was Sunday.
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Neighbors | Shaiyla HakeemPoland resident Alex Laplante (left) was taken to the Boardman Park Oct. 15 by his grandfather, John, to carve a pumpkin. The event, which lasted three days, was open to the public.
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Neighbors | Shaiyla HakeemBoardman’s Ashton Knauf searched for the perfect pumpkin to carve while at the Pumpkin Carve-Out Oct. 15. Small, medium and large pumpkins were available to choose from.
Pumpkins of all themes and sizes were on display in Boardman Park for its yearly carving contest.
The park hosted its annual Pumpkin Carve-Out from Oct. 15 through Oct. 17 at its Ex-Servicemen’s Pavilion. The family event has been taking place for more than 30 years.
Small, medium and large pumpkins were available for purchase and participants brought their own carving utensils.
Pumpkins were entered into a carving contest that included four divisions ranging from preschool to adult. Winners from each division was picked Sunday. Prizes awarded included gift cards and a bicycle.