Caledonia Patch's First Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest

Do you have pumpkin carving skills that make other doorsteps in the neighborhood jealous? Well then, here's your chance to show off.

The countdown to Halloween has begun. Caledonia Patch is giving you until Oct. 31 to participate in its first annual pumpkin carving competition. Over the next seven days, we will be collecting photos of your best jack-o-lanterns. 

Get creative. Your pumpkin does not have to be Halloween themed, in fact, we welcome all sorts of designs. Show your love for autumn or your Caledonia pride. The more out-of-the-box, the better.

Entering is easy. Send a photo of a pumpkin that you have carved, along with your full name and phone number, to Caledonia Patch editor, Denise Lockwood, at denise.lockwood@patch.com.

We will announce the champion on Halloween. The winner will receive a Patch tote bag filled with treats, so grab your camera, sharpen your knives, and head on down to , or and pick out the best one you can find.