Families looking for an early taste of Halloween can head to the Southaven Pumpkin Party next week. Chick-fil-A Southaven, 235 Goodman Road West near Interstate 55, will host the fall event on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with free pumpkins for young children and a team pumpkin carving contest for teens and adults.
Kids’ Night: Free Pumpkins to Decorate
Children ages 1 to 12 will get a free pie pumpkin to decorate during Kids’ Night, according to the event listing on the Southaven Chamber of Commerce community calendar. It is a simple, low-cost way for younger kids to get into the fall spirit on a school night.
Southaven Pumpkin Party Carving Contest
The main event for older participants is a team pumpkin carving contest. Here are the details from the restaurant’s flyer:
Who can enter: Ages 13 through adult, in teams of two
Entry fee: $20 per team, which covers the pumpkin and all carving materials
Spots: Limited to 20 teams
Registration: Required in advance, with payment due at sign-up to hold a spot. Teams can register through the online sign-up form or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Food: Not included with the entry fee
Prizes will go to three teams:
Overall winner: $150 value
Most creative: $100 value
People’s choice: $50 value
The flyer notes the contest is at the Goodman Road location only. With just 20 spots available, teams interested in competing should sign up soon.
Event Details at a Glance
What: Pumpkin Party with Kids’ Night and a team carving contest
Contact: Eva Ward is listed as the event contact. The Southaven Chamber can be reached at 662-342-6114.
The Pumpkin Party is one of several fall events on the Southaven calendar this month, alongside the free Rodney Atkins concert on Oct. 15 and WingFest at Silo Square on Oct. 24.
