The Historic Arrow Rock Council

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.