The College of Architecture, Design and Construction will hold its annual Pumpkin Carve on Friday, October 30, beginning at 9 a.m. in the courtyard of Dudley Hall.
The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) sponsors the event, which is in its 21st year. More than 400 pumpkins, many with intricate designs and current event themes, will be judged on creativity, appearance and craftsmanship.
Festivities begin at 9:00 a.m., with pumpkins going on sale for $4, and carving will begin. At noon, hot dogs, burgers, chili and drinks will be on sale and the student costume contest will be held. The public is invited to carve from 3:00-6:00 p.m. At this time, there will also be face painting, cookie decorating, games and other community activities, with the children’s costume contest to begin at 6:00 p.m.
At 6:00 p.m., carving ends, the pumpkins will be lighted, and the judging of pumpkins carved by CADC students will begin at 6:30 p.m. Awards will be presented at 7:00 p.m., and the carved pumpkins will be available for purchase for a minimum donation of $5 to AIAS beginning at 7:30 p.m.
A live video stream of all the day’s activities will be provided on the internet at www.cadc.auburn.edu/pumpkincarve.
The Dudley Courtyard is located between Dudley Hall and Dudley Commons, which is adjacent to Graves Amphitheatre.
The CADC offers degree programs in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Community Planning, Building Science, Industrial Design, Graphic Design and Design-Build. The components of the CADC are annually regarded and ranked among the best in their respective disciplines nationally for the quality of education and quality of students.
Contributed By: carol