All staff are invited to join us for a spooky good time at the annual Staff Fall Fest!
Friday, October 30, 2026
President's House & Garden
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
*Please RSVP here by Wednesday, October 28.
This is just an informal way to get an estimate on headcount. Please attend if you are able - regardless of how you RSVP!Costumes highly encouraged!
- LUNCH (the chili bar will be back!)
- Games & Activities
- Pumpkin Carving Contest (Register here!)
- Costume Contest (Enter here!)
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Feeling creative? Enter our annual pumpkin carving contest! Pumpkin entries will
be displayed for all to enjoy and admire at the Fall Fest.
Register Here
All pumpkins must be carved and decorated prior to the event, and must be delivered to the display area between 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the
President's house garden (there will be a registration table at the entrance to the
garden to direct you where to go).
Pumpkins must have an element of carving, but paint and other props are permitted. No on-site carving will be allowed. If your pumpkin is to be illuminated, please provide your own lights, and keep in mind that you may not have any access to a power outlet. Pumpkin displays cannot take up more than 3 ft. of space on a table.
Judging will take place during the Fest and awarding will take place at 1:30 p.m. (As we know people will be attending as they are able, you do not need to be present to win).
Most importantly: HAVE FUN!
Costume Contest
We are bringing back the costume contest! We will have individual and group categories.
See below for all the details!
Submit your photo to enter here
Thank you for your interest in the Staff Fall Festival Costume Contest. There is an individual and a group costume category in the contest. If you are part of a group costume, please only have one member submit the photo. Photos can be taken at the Fall Festival or before but must be submitted the day of the Fall Festival. Judging will occur after the event and winners will be notified via email.
Submit your photo to enter here:
https://winthrop.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWXTDCEJq2mfgnI