FALL SCHEDULE 2023
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
Weekend 1: Standard Pumpkin Carving
Dates: September 16th & 17th
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Reflecting Pool
As shadows lengthen and nights grow longer, Adam Bierton's carving escapades begin! Join us for a weekend journey through an ever-evolving gallery of pumpkin lore. Each weekend anticipate a thrilling display of Adam's latest and most daring designs. Each slice, each carve, narrates an enthralling story. Come, be swept away in this carousel of pumpkin wonders!
Weekend 2: Standard Pumpkin Carving
Dates: September 23rd & 24th
Time: 11 a.m. – 32p.m.
Location: Reflecting Pool
The chill in the air signals more than just a change of season; it heralds the arrival of Adam Bierton's spellbinding carving showcase! Witness pumpkins come alive with tales of intrigue, mystery, and sheer delight.
Weekend 3: Standard Pumpkin Carving
Dates: September 30th & October 1st
Time: 11 a.m. – 2p.m.
Location: Reflecting Pool
As the weekends progress, the atmosphere intensifies with each creation surpassing the last. Step into the enchantment and be part of this pumpkin spectacle!
Weekend 4: Standard Pumpkin Carving & Pumpkin Carve Off Competition
Dates: October 7th, 8th & 9th
Standard Carving: October 7th & 9th 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Carve Off Competition: October 8th 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Reflecting Pool
Step into the exhilarating world of pumpkin mastery! This special weekend at the NYBG sees the crème de la crème of pumpkin carvers go blade to blade in the ultimate showdown. Hosted by the maestro himself, Adam Bierton, watch as an intense carving battle unfolds, revealing mesmerizing creations that will leave you spellbound. Each slice, every detail, all leading to one thrilling climax. Who will emerge as this year's Top Carver? Join us and witness pumpkin artistry at its peak!
Weekend 5: Standard Pumpkin Carving
Dates: October 14th & 15th
Time: 11 a.m. – 2p.m.
Location: Reflecting Pool
As autumn leaves begin to fall, join Adam Bierton for a weekend filled with enchanting pumpkin transformations! Dive into the captivating world of pumpkin artistry as each day unveils a fresh masterpiece.
Weekend 6: Standard Pumpkin Carving
Dates: October 21st & 22nd
Time: 11 a.m. – 2p.m.
Location: Reflecting Pool
From bewitching to playful, Adam's handcrafted designs promise to amaze and inspire. Each carve will tell a tale, so don't miss this magical pumpkin parade!
Weekend 4: Giant Pumpkin Carving Weekend
Dates: October 27, 28, & 29
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Reflecting Pool
Witness the crowning jewel of the season as Adam and his team turn one of the world’s largest pumpkins into a captivating centerpiece. Experience the transformation over three days and see a giant pumpkin like never before!
Bonus: Spooky Garden Nights
Date: October 28
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Reflecting Pool
Rounding off the season, join the festivities under the starry night as Adam casts his carving spell, and the garden comes alive with Halloween spirit!
FOOD NETWORK: OUTRAGEOUS PUMPKINS
SEASON 3
Episode 1: Giant Jacks- Sunday Oct. 2nd @ 10pm
Host Sunny Anderson asks seven carvers to create massive jack-o'-lanterns that tell a ghost story. Then, each carver must create four nesting jack-o'-lanterns that are just as enchanting on their own as they are when they come together. Judges Paul Dever and Terri Hardin send one carver packing while the rest continue on their journey for the title of Outrageous Pumpkins Champion.
Episode 2: Scary Sculpting- Sunday Oct. 9th @ 10pm
It's 3-D carving time, and host Sunny Anderson has a set of challenges that will make even the undead feel alive! First, each carver must sculpt a 3-D zombie in their likeness, complete with accessories that reflect their personality. Then, Sunny presents the carvers with a team challenge: creating a giant haunted house using a minimum of 15 pumpkins. It's up to judges Paul Dever and Terri Hardin to crown a winning team and determine which member of the bottom team goes home.
Episode 3: Sky-High Scares- Sunday Oct. 15th @ 10pm
The sky's the limit when host Sunny Anderson challenges the carvers to reach new heights and build their biggest pumpkin creations yet, first bringing a frightening phobia to life and then depicting a circus sideshow gone terribly wrong. Judges Paul Dever and Terri Hardin decide which fearsome carvers move on to the finale and which carver has to leave the pumpkin patch.
Episode 4: Gourd Games- Sunday Oct. 23rd @ 10pm
The final four carvers battle it out to earn the title of Outrageous Pumpkins Champion. First, Sunny Anderson challenges them to create a larger-than-life children's toy with a creepy spin. Then, the carvers must go all out with a sinister depiction of a popular playground pastime. Special guest Maneet Chauhan joins judges Paul Dever and Terri Hardin to decide which carver takes home the grand prize.