Pumpkin Decorating Contest

The Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo’s Pumpkin Decorating Contest is your chance to turn an ordinary pumpkin into a masterpiece—no carving allowed! From cowboy hats and rodeo scenes to spooky saloons or Disney favorites, this contest is all about creativity and fun for the whole family.

Every entry will help bring festive flair to the fairgrounds during kickoff and fair weekend. Winning pumpkins from each age division will be proudly displayed in the Exhibit Hall, but every participant gets their moment to shine!

Age Divisions:

• Peewee – Kinder to 2nd Grade
• Junior – 3rd to 5th Grade
• Intermediate – 6th to 8th Grade
• Senior – 9th to 12th Grade
• Adult – 18+ years

Decorating Categories:

• Retro Rodeo & Fair – Rodeo scenes, livestock, blue ribbons & carnival fun
• Disney Magic – Classic Disney characters (western spin optional!)
• Spooky Halloween – Haunted saloons, ghost towns, and pumpkin fright
• Freestyle Round-Up – Let your imagination run wild!