Thank you to all who participated in the 2023 Pumpkin-Decorating Contest at this year’s Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival. Congratulations to our winners! Photos are featured below.
Most Creative Overall
Graham Maltese — “Blow Fish”
Best Child Design
Abby Mantey — “Fish Tank”
Best Youth Design
Monty Pierce — “Pumpkin with an Upset Stomach”
Best Teen Design
Stephen Baker — “Pumpkin Attack”
Best Painted Design
Galiena Colon — “Autumn Sunset”
Best Use of Props (tie)
Tom Mantey — “Fishin’”
Corbyn Antrim — “Swiftie and the ‘Bearas Tour’”
Best Use of Pumpkin & Natural Materials
Margaret Schroeder — “Sailing into Fall”
Best Lakeside-Inspired Design
Heather Doughty — “Eternal Lakeside”
Director’s Award
Estella & Luna Veith — “Trick or Treat Barbie & Spooky Barbie Party”
Most Realistic Smelling Design
Grace Sowers — “Apple Dumplings”
