The Thatched Inn Pumpkin Carving Contest – Terms & Conditions

1. Eligibility & Entry

• The contest is open to all ages.

• Each entrant may submit one (1) pumpkin only.

• There is no entry fee to participate.

2. Pumpkin Drop-Off & Registration

• Pumpkins can be dropped off at The Thatched Inn from 12:00pm on Tuesday 28 October.

• Upon drop-off, our team will tag and register your pumpkin with your name and contact details.

• All pumpkins must remain on-site until after the competition results are announced.

3. Lighting

• You may use either a real flame (tea light or candle) or a battery-operated/fake candle.

• If using a real flame, it must be lit in advance of judging.

• The Thatched Inn reserves the right to extinguish any real flame if it poses a safety risk.

4. Public Ballot Voting

• Voting will open at 3:00pm on Friday 31 October and close at 6:00pm the same day.

• Winners will be announced shortly after 6:00pm on Friday 31 October.

• Voting will be by public ballot, so friends, family, and visitors are encouraged to come along and cast their votes!

5. Prizes

• 1st Prize: £100 Thatched Inn voucher and a Pumpkin Champion Trophy

• 2nd Prize: £50 Thatched Inn voucher

• 3rd Prize: £25 Thatched Inn voucher

• Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.

• If a winner is under 18, the voucher will be awarded to their parent or guardian.

• In the event of a tie, The Thatched Inn management will make the final decision.

6. Display & Content

• All pumpkins will be displayed publicly during the contest.

• Entries must be appropriate for a family audience. The Thatched Inn reserves the right to refuse any pumpkin deemed offensive, unsafe, or unsuitable for display.

• By entering, participants consent to photos or videos of their pumpkin being shared on The Thatched Inn’s website and social media.

7. Health & Safety

• Pumpkins must be stable, safe to handle, and free of hazardous materials.

• Real flames must be enclosed and used responsibly.

• The Thatched Inn accepts no liability for loss, damage, or injury arising from participation.

8. Collection & Disposal

• Pumpkins should be collected by 12:00pm on Saturday 1 November.

• Any uncollected pumpkins may be disposed of responsibly by our team.

9. General

• By entering, participants agree to abide by these Terms & Conditions.

• The Thatched Inn reserves the right to amend, postpone, or cancel the contest in the event of unforeseen circumstances.