The Pumpkin Trail is a whimsical and lovely October tradition here in Lubbock. Hundreds of carved and painted pumpkins line the trail and fill out displays between the Lubbock Arboretum and The Garden & Arts Center in Clapp Park. And now, you can help make this year full of Autumnal magic!<\/p>\n
Read More:\u00a0Nightmare On 19th Street In Lubbock Turns 20 This Season<\/a><\/p>\n How To Participate In Building A Great Pumpkin Trail<\/p>\n Grab a pumpkin and get to creative work! The City of Lubbock needs your carved pumpkin to display on the trail. Volunteers will place your pumpkin and light it at night. The trail takes place this year on October 15-18. So turning your pumpkin in on the 14th will likely be the most ideal scenario (pumpkins carved too early can get soupy during a hot year, which may be the case for 2026). Your pumpkin will last longer and look better so long as you thoroughly clean it out. Don’t bleach your pumpkin- it’ll dry it out and make it look rotten sooner.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0What To Know Before Visiting Atl Do Farms This Season<\/a>\u00a0l<\/p>\n Group Displays Welcome<\/p>\n Your business or organization can do a group project, too! You do need to apply for a display spot; you can do so here<\/a>. I’ve seen some incredible group displays that follow a theme over the years. Additionally, your company or group can be a sponsor for the pumpkin trail by contacting\u00a0Ruth Perkins at (806) 775-2670 or\u00a0\u00a0ruthperkins@mylubbock.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n