Operation Pumpkin Lil' Miss Punkin' Contest

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Registration for the 2025 Lil' Miss Punkin' Contest is now open!

We are excited to welcome the Lil' Miss Punkin' Contest to the

Operation Pumpkin Main Stage on Sunday, October 12th.

Contestants will be judged on their poise, personality, and appearance.

There will be one winner selected for each age group - 3- 5 year olds and 6 - 8 year olds.*

When is the contest?

Judging will take place on

Sunday, October 12, 2025, @ 11:00 a.m.

Contestants should check in at the Hometown Stage on South 3rd Street. Please Note:  Judging will take place on the same day as the festival.

When will the winners be announced?

Winners will be crowned at

Operation Pumpkin Festival on

Sunday, October 12 @ 1:30 p.m. (after the Pet Parade) on the Main Stage.

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For more information, email operationpumpkinlilmiss@yahoo.com with any questions. 

Lil' Miss Punkin Contest Entry Form

After submitting your entry, you should be redirected to a Pay Entry Fee page of the website to pay the $25 entry fee.  Your application is not complete until the fee is received.  Thank you.

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