Sponsored by: CCV

Experience the Halloween fun at the Pacana Park Pumpkin Walk on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 6–8 p.m.

Stroll through Pacana Park and collect candy from local businesses and organizations, grab a bite from food trucks, and check out the creative entries in the Great Pacana Pumpkin Contest.

With festive activities, photo-worthy moments and fun for all ages, the Pumpkin Walk is a great way to celebrate Halloween with family and friends.

Become a Vendor

Want to be part of the Pacana Park Pumpkin Walk?

Put your business in front of hundreds of local families by becoming a candy vendor at the Pacana Park Pumpkin Walk!

Participating vendors receive a free booth space to promote their business while handing out candy to trick-or-treaters along the event route. It's a fun, family-friendly way to connect with the community and showcase your brand during one of Maricopa's favorite fall traditions.

Apply to be a vendor!

Great Pacana Pumpkin Contest

Show off your creativity in the Great Pacana Pumpkin Contest! Bring your decorated or carved pumpkin to Pacana Park for a chance to win a trophy and have your creation displayed during the Pumpkin Walk.

Pumpkin Drop-Off: Wednesday, Oct. 28, noon–4 p.m.
Judging: 5–6 p.m.
Location: Pacana Park, 19000 N. Porter Road

Multiple entries are encouraged!

Contest Categories

  • Funniest

  • Most Creative

  • Spoooookiest

  • Children's (ages 12 and under)

  • Business/Organization

  • People's Choice

  • Best in Show

Contest Rules

Participants may use carving kits or commercial stencils; however, handmade stencils and freehand carvings may earn additional points during judging.

Do not label your pumpkin. Each entry will be assigned a contestant number at registration.

Submissions may not contain sexually explicit or suggestive content, unnecessary violence, or content that is derogatory toward any ethnic, racial, gender, religious, professional or age group.

Judging will take place from 5–6 p.m. People's Choice will be selected by event attendees, while Best in Show will be selected by the judges from all entries. Winners will be notified by phone.

By entering the contest, participants agree to allow their submission to be photographed and published on the City of Maricopa's official social media channels and website.

All pumpkins must be collected by 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 28. Pumpkins not collected by that time will be disposed of.

How to Enter

Bring your decorated or carved pumpkin to Pacana Park between noon and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Contestants will complete an entry form and receive a contestant number at registration.

Pacana Park Pumpkin Walk is Sponsored By Christ's Church of the Valley:

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