Spirits, Shadows & Secrets
Jack-O-Lantern Contest Guidelines


This year's Spirits, Shadows & Secrets of Arrow Rock event on Oct. 30, begins a festive new tradition with the Jack-O-Lantern Contest. All event ticketholders are welcome to enter the contest. Prizes (which include Lyceum Theatre tickets) will be awarded in the following categories:

  • Most Outstanding Jack-O-Lantern
  • Most Historical Jack-O-Lantern
  • Most Hysterical Jack-O-Lantern (funniest entry)
  • Scariest Jack-O-Lantern
  • The Jack-O-Lantern Prodigy Prize (for children 12 and under)
Guidelines & Details

  1. Jack-O-Lanterns should be carved prior to delivery at the event.
  2. The contest is open exclusively to Spirits, Shadows & Secrets ticketholders.
  3. Each ticketholder may enter up to three jack-o-lanterns in the contest.
  4. Jack-O-Lanterns will be collected at the event entrance. If any unusual set up is required for the jack-o-lantern display, participants will be encouraged to deliver their jack-o-lantern directly to the judging area at the Old Schoolhouse.
  5. Please include a candle or battery-operated light with each jack-o-lantern.
  6. Each jack-o-lantern should be labeled with the artist's name, address and telephone number, either written in permanent marker on the pumpkin or on a label that is securely attached to the pumpkin.
  7. All entries must be received by 8:15 on event night.
  8. Judging will take place at 8:30 p.m. on the Old Schoolhouse lawn. Entrants are not required to be present to win.
  9. Entrants may retrieve their jack-o-lanterns after judging, or may leave them at the event for display and eventual disposal. 

Questions? Contact the event director at president@arrowrockarts.org or call 573-881-0509.