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Lincroft To Host Scarecrow, And Pumpkin Carving Contests In Late October

Let’s get you over to Lincroft, and in the Spirit of Halloween are hosting a scarecrow, and pumpkin carving contests. This will be going from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday,…

Scarecrows with carved pumpkin heads are displayed during "The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze" in Croton-on-Hudson, New York October 25, 2023 ahead of Halloween. The event features over 7,000 hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins
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Let's get you over to Lincroft, and in the Spirit of Halloween are hosting a scarecrow, and pumpkin carving contests. This will be going from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 20 at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft.

This event will be a perfect day out with the whole family and the little ones. There will be something for all ages and a big promise to be fun. If you want to get more information on this autumn event you can check out monmouthcountyparks.com.

What To Expect At The Scarecrow, Pumpkin Carving Contest

Activities for the awesome day will include pumpkin painting, rides, kids’ races, strolling and stage entertainment, archery, and more. Some activities are free and others require a fee and tickets. Scarecrow Contest from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-registration is $9 and will reserve a frame. On-site registration is $10 per scarecrow and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The stuffing will be provided, and many of the competitors will be getting creative and have their decorations. Check this out as the Spooktacular Jack O' Lantern Contest will kick off from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is $9 per pumpkin. On-site registration is $10 per pumpkin and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Carving utensils and decorations were provided. Here is something that is really cool because to add some more good news, there will be Free Admission And Free Parking !! For additional information about Thompson Park Day, please call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312.

So I say make a day of this amazing event, and thank you for taking the time out to check this story out, as always, many thanks for rocking out with me and 95.9 The Rat. You can always get more stories from me just by clicking right HERE. Much LOVE and CHEERS. - Gotts

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Gotts is the unofficial mascot of the county. Whenever WRAT is hosting an event, people ask if Gotts will be there. there. Like Bigfoot, many people claim to see him in the area. According to Gotts, he was thrown out of home school in Monroe Township. To keep up with his own legend, Gotts likes writing about wacky local news that happens – such as pepperoni vandals. His favorite movie is Point Break, and is a big lover of Miller Lite. His favorite words to live by are “The windshield is always bigger than the rearview mirror”.