Pumpkin Carving

Riverview Room. Join us for an afternoon of pumpkin carving to get ready for Frenchman Bay Conservancy's upcoming Pumpkin Hike along the Union River. Pumpkin Hike Grand Opening & Lighting The Pumpkin Hike is returning to the Ellsworth Riverwalk Trail! Come along on Wednesday, October 28, to hike the jack o’ lantern lit trail and enjoy a festive celebration. The Riverwalk trail will be lined with glowing pumpkins all carved by community members and guests of the trail. The pumpkins will remain on display for all to see starting on the evening of the grand opening, through Halloween weekend! This year, we have teamed up with Ellsworth Public Library and Heart of Ellsworth. Stop by anytime between 5-7 PM to enjoy the grand opening celebration! Guests are encouraged to wear their best seasonal outfits & costumes, and vote on their favorite pumpkins. Visitors should park at the City Hall parking lot and walk to the trail. Accessible parking will be available at the Ellsworth Public Library. Learn more here. To enter your pumpkin to the competition you need to fill in this form.