You Be the Pumpkin Judge!

Once the pumpkins are on display, we’re turning the judging over to our farm visitors to vote in person at the farm.

People's Choice Voting Open

Saturday, October 24 — Noon–7 PM

Sunday, October 25 — 10 AM–4 PM

Stop by the farm, check out all the entries and vote for your favorite Kids and Adult carved pumpkins.

One ballot per farm visitor. No purchase necessary to vote.

Invite your friends and family!

Bring Grandma. Bring the neighbors. Bring your friends.

Have them stop by Little Pistol Farms during voting hours to see your creation and cast their People's Choice ballot.

Winners will be announced online Sunday evening after voting has been counted. Like and Follow our Facebook and Instagram to get updates.

You do not need to be present to win. There is no admission fee.

Pumpkin Contest Rules

• Entries must be made from a real pumpkin.
• The pumpkin must be primarily carved. Paint and other decorations may be used as accents, but painted-only pumpkins are not eligible for the carving contest.
• Pumpkins must be family-friendly and appropriate for public display.
• No candles or open flames. Battery-operated lights are welcome.
• One contest entry per person.
• Adults may assist children with cutting for safety, but the design should primarily be the child’s work.
• Entries must remain on display until People's Choice voting closes at 4 PM Sunday, October 25, 2026.
• Pumpkins are perishable and will be displayed in a public farm setting. Little Pistol Farms is not responsible for loss, theft, vandalism, weather damage, animal damage, deterioration, accidental damage, or other damage that may occur while your pumpkin is on display. By entering the contest, you accept these risks and agree not to hold Little Pistol Farms responsible for loss of or damage to pumpkin, except where prohibited by law.
• By entering, you give Little Pistol Farms permission to post your pumpkin's contest photo and/or video on our website and social media
• Winners will be contacted to return to the farm to pickup prize(s).

Pumpkin Pickup

Contest pumpkins may be picked up after voting closes at 4 PM Sunday 10/25.

Can’t make it back Sunday evening? No problem.

Pumpkins may also be picked up Monday, October 26 between 10 AM -  7 PM.

Please remember to take your pumpkin home! Pumpkins remaining after 7 PM Monday 10/26 may be discarded.

Carve Your Pumpkin Here!

Don’t want pumpkin guts all over your place? We understand.

Purchase a pumpkin at Little Pistol Farms and carve it right here at the farm during fall fun days & hours.

We provide the carving tools. You provide the creativity. We handle the mess.

It’s an easy fall date, something fun to do with the kids, or a great excuse to spend a little time outside with friends.

Want to paint instead? You can do that here, too!

Make a Farm Day of It

There’s no admission fee to visit Little Pistol Farms.

While you’re here, enjoy:

Pumpkins in lots of sizes, colors and varieties
Hayrides during staffed weekend hours
Fall photo opportunities
Yard games
Relaxing firepit
Pumpkin carving and painting
Dog-friendly farm areas
Fall decor

Hayrides are $6 per person.

Dogs are welcome but are not permitted in the U-pick pumpkin field.

Farm Hours

Self-Serve Roadside Stand

Open daily 10 AM–7 PM

Hayrides, U-Pick & Staffed Fall Fun

Fridays 4–7 PM
Saturdays & Sundays 10 AM–7 PM

Little Pistol Farms

2335 S. Van Kal St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Located in Oshtemo Township on the Mattawan/Almena/Kalamazoo edge.

Free admission.

Cash preferred. Card, Venmo, Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted.

Questions?

Follow Little Pistol Farms on Facebook and Instagram for contest photos, voting, winners, weather updates and other farm news.