Thank you to all who participated in the 2025 Pumpkin-Decorating Contest at the Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival. This year, we had 46 entries. Congratulations to our winners!
Most Creative Design Overall
“Beware of the Piranha!” by Stephen Baker (with live fish!)
Best Child Design
Three Peas in a Pod” by Alice Sowers
Best Youth Design
“Carousel” by Audrey McErnery
Best Teen Design
“Guardians Ball and Mitt” by Norah Kimbrell and Gwen Andrews
Best Adult Design
“The Ugly Duckling” by Jennifer Darling
Best Painted Design
“Flower Garden” by Janet Banner
Best Design Using Props
“Burgers” by Anthony Knapik
Best Design Using Pumpkin & Natural Materials
“Harvest Beauty” by Alex Banner
Best Lakeside-Inspired Design
“The Chautauqua Choir Presents ‘I’ll Fly Away'” by Heather Doughty
Best Bribe
“M&Ms” by Naomi Knapik
Most Lake Erie-Inspired
“Marblehead Lighthouse Sunset” by Hailey Kestranek
