RESULTS OF 2018 HARVEST DAZE
"CARTOON PUMPKINS" CONTEST
The 2018 Harvest Daze Pumpkin Contest theme of "Cartoon Pumpkins" brought out the creativity in almost 50 participants with 27 pumpkin entries. Thanks to all participants, and special thanks to Mrs. Devine, art teacher from Glenn Raymond Middle School and Watseka Community High School and Mr. Wilkey, WCHS FFA Advisor, who delivered several pumpkins from the students. Jessica Runner, a genealogy volunteer, with her son, Tyler helped us man the tent both days. Iroquois Memorial Hospital sponsored the prizes for 2018.
A little rain now and then did not deter our visitors! The voters had much difficulty casting their votes, but we still had a steady stream of people stop by to view the pumpkins and vote.
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| PRESIDENT'S CHOICE |
The
President's Choice, honoring the pumpkin showing the
best use of the theme went to a group of students from Glenn Raymond Middle School in Watseka. Natalie, Amelia, Jacob and Camden created the classic "Tom & Jerry" cartoon, #603.
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| PICK OF THE PATCH |
Visitors voted for a favorite pumpkin in each of four categories, then cast a vote for the best pumpkin overall. Winning the "
Pick of the Patch" this year were Alyssa, Gabby and Mikey with their "Green Witch" pumpkin, #613.
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| 1ST PLACE - YOUTH CARVED |
Category 100 was
Youth Carved, for those 12 years old and younger. Winner was Skyler with his "Pacman" pumpkin, #101.
Category 200 was Youth Painted/Decorated, for those 12 years old and younger.
1st place - Makennah with "Olaf" #203.
2nd place - Scarlett with "Pete the Cat" #211.
3rd place - Tyler with "Sylvester" #206.
4th place - Clara with "Tweet Bird" #207.
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1ST
PLACE - YOUTH PAINTED/DECO
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| 2ND PLACE - YOUTH PAINTED/DECO |
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| 3RD PLACE - YOUTH PAINTED/DECO |
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| 4TH PLACE - YOUTH PAINTED/DECO |
Category 400 was Adult Painted/Decorated for those 13 and older.
1st place - Salina with "Pumpkin with Sombrero" #403
2nd place - Albert with "Freckled Face and Nose" #401
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| 1ST PLACE - ADULT PAINTED/DECO |
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| 2ND PLACE - ADULT PAINTED/DECO |
Category 600 was Organization or Group Painted/Decorated.
1st place - TIE
Alyssa, Gabby and Mikey with "Green Witch" #613
Cody, Zoey and Emily with "Stitch" #614
2nd place - Natalie, Amelia, Jacob and Camden with "Tom & Jerry" #603
3rd place - Amber, Austin, Emma and Ethan with "Mike Wazowski" #610
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| 1ST PLACE TIED - GROUP PAINTED |
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| 1ST PLACE TIE - GROUP PAINTED |
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| 3RD PLACE - GROUP PAINTED |
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| 2ND PLACE - GROUP PAINTED |
Another contest was guessing the weight of the "Couch Cartoon" pumpkins. The total weight of "Porky Pig" and "Melissa the Duck" and "Tweety Bird" was 70 pounds, 14 ounces. Sawyer J. was the winner of the $10 prize with his guess of 70 pounds, 7 ounces. Amazing!! (Notice the rain-soaked sign.)
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| GUESS THE WEIGHT! |
All other entries are shown below. We were extremely impressed with the creative efforts by all participants. How many of these cartoon characters can you name???
