Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation gearing up for second annual Pumpkin Figure Contest

GILFORD — Fall is approaching and Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation is getting a head start on the season with their second annual Pumpkin Figure Contest. Executive Director Karen Switzer said the scholarship foundation is looking forward to building on their successful first year. “We had so many wonderful entries last year from a variety of areas including schools, individuals, families, businesses and even a nonprofit," she said.

Switzer continued, “We were trying to think of a project that would be fun, seasonal and involve the whole community. It turned out to be a great idea, not only for those who participated, but also for the community at large."

The contest is open to individuals, families, schools, businesses and nonprofits, with prizes going to Best Overall, Cutest, Scariest, Best by a Child, Most Unique, Best Nonprofit, Best Business, Best from a School, and Best Family or Group.

Pumpkin figures must include at least one pumpkin and other recycled and creative parts. In order to qualify for the contest, an entrant must live in the Lakes Region, and entry forms must be received by Lakes Region Scholarship by Oct. 1.

Lori Fasshauer, board president, added that the committee would be

adding new things to the event this year. “We will be selling raffle tickets for the Pumpkin Figure Contest. Anyone is welcome to purchase tickets, even if they are not participating in the contest," she said. Tickets are available online, or can be purchased Wayfarer Coffee downtown or The Belknap Mill on Saturday, Oct. 16. Maps of entrants will be available at those same locations, and online.

To enter, visit lrscholarship.org.