Here are 10 amazing pumpkin carvings from the annual This Old House Pumpkin Carving Competition. A total of 450 talented pumpkin carvers participated in the 7th annual contest of which 30 were selected as finalists.
The editors of This Old House selected Noel B. from Oneida, NY as the grand prize winner who was gifted a $500 gift card. “I used clay tools, a sheetrock knife, a cheese crater, and a Dremel,” Noel B said of The Ringleader carving (pictured below).
Take a look at some of the amazing pumpkin carvings that made the top 30. To see all the entries, swing by This Old House.
THE RINGLEADER

Grand Prize Winner, Noel B. from Oneida, NY
LEAF PUMPKIN WHEEL

Pam Pfropper from A'Peeling Fruit, Sterling Heights, MI
MASK

Michael Brown from Springfield, MO
LIFE HURTS

Lavell R. from Rexburg, ID
KUNG FU DRAGON

Michelle M. from Eugene, OR
THE REAPER

Wade L. from Vancouver, WA
WITCH

Michael Brown from MB Creative Studio, Springfield, MO
BEAUTY AND THE BUTTERFLY

Jina L. from Mississauga, ON
GOOF

Michael Brown from MB Creative Studio, Springfield, MO
CARNIVOROUS PLANT

Danny Kissel from Kissel Studios, Newville, PA