Tuesday 15 October 2013

Fortnum and Mason - Pumpkin Carving Competition

Fortnum and Mason - Hallowe'en
Thursday 31 October
Hurrah! It’s the Annual Hallowe’en Pumpkin Carving Competition
Hallowe'en

By popular demand, we are once more giving everyone the opportunity to test their pumpkin carving and artistic skills, with not one – but TWO – Competitions.

• The Children’s Competition for ages up to 10, will take place between 3pm and 5pm in the Demonstration Kitchen, with judging at 4 o’clock. Ghoulish treats will be offered, and there will be a decorating area available for last-minute alterations. The Prize is a Crate of Splendid Sweets for the winner and the best fancy dress will also receive a prize. This event is free to all entrants.

• The Adult Competition (for those aged 11 to 99 plus) will take place between 6pm and 8pm in the Lower Ground Floor, the judging taking place at 7pm. Wizard nibbles and bites and libations will be on offer. The winner will receive an exclusive Fortnum’s Experience package, and all winners will feature in Fortnum’s famous windows, for all the world to see. The all-important Judging Criteria will see our wise judges awarding points for:

• Skill
• Scariness
• Creativity
• Luminosity


Ticket Price: £10 for adults only, with proceeds going to the Prince’s Trust. Children’s tickets are free. Please note all entrants must sign up beforehand in order to be considered, and there will be a carving area in the Gallery to allow last-minute alterations. To enter please telephone 0845 602 5694.