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See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest

Winner: “Lady Liberty” by Phil S.

October 18, 2023 • 
Emily Shea-Owen, Stephanie Freeman, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
GVLtoday Pumpkin Carving

It was a cut-throat contest. | Photos provided by our readers

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First place: "Lady Liberty" by Phil S.
Second place: "Kitty's Cottage" by Emily W.
Third place: "Barbie Camper" by Sarah B.

The votes are in for the GVLtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest. Check out the pumpkins below, including the contest winner our readers voted for.

First place: “Lady Liberty” by Phil S.

She is a sight for sore eyes.

Second place: “Kitty’s Cottage” by Emily W.

This kitty is living in luxury.

Third place: “Barbie Camper” by Sarah B.

This little Barbie went to party.

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