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Sat., October 23rd – Virtual Awards Presentation

From growing, cooking, and decorating, the 7th Annual Somethin’ Pumpkin offered “somethin’ for everyone”. This virtual festival included several contests designed for the whole family.

2021 Somethin’ Pumpkin Cooking Contest Recipe Booklet

2021 Somethin’ Pumpkin Photo Album

A special thanks to our 2021 Sponsors and Partners:

City of Bessemer City, Farm Bureau – Gaston County, Gaston County Sheriff’s Office, Ford’s Seed Store, Friends of the Gaston County Public Library, Gaston County Travel & Tourism, KTC Broadcasting, Lineberger’s Farm, Minges Printing Co., NC Extension & Community Association, and NC Extension Master Gardeners Volunteer Program.

Cooking Contest Winners

Congratulations to all Cooking Contest winners – with over 50 IMPRESSIVE pumpkin dishes, our judges had a very difficult time in selecting winners…but enjoyed every bite!

Youth and adults participated in the contest, which included a wide variety of creative and delicious foods. The Cooking Contest consisted of seven categories including:

• 1) Main Dish
• 2) Desserts
• 3) Miscellaneous
• 4) Youth (ages 8-12):  Main Dish & Miscellaneous
• 5) Youth: Ages 8-12 – Desserts
• 6) Youth:  Ages 13-18:  Main Dish & Miscellaneous
• 7) Youth:  Ages 13-18:  Desserts

Through the sponsorship of the Gaston County Farm Bureau prizes were awarded in each category: first place – $100, second place – $50, and third place – $25. A grand prize of $200 was awarded to the overall contest winner. Congratulations to all contest winners including:

2021 Cooking Contest Winners

Grand Prize Recipe:

• Pumpkin Tacos  – submitted by East Gaston High School, Mrs. Jill Lenox’s First Period Class

Adult Main Dish Category Winners:

• 1st Place  – Hearty Chicken and Autumn Veggie Soup, prepared by Jamie Smith of Lincolnton, NC
• 2nd Place  – Pumpkin Chicken Tacos, prepared by Chris Smith of Mooresville, NC
• 3rd Place  – Autumn Pumpkin Quiche prepared by Linda Carpenter of Kings Mountain, NC

Adult Miscellaneous Dish Category Winners:

• 1st Place  – Delicious Snack Pumpkins prepared by Linda Carpenter of Kings Mountain, NC
• 2nd Place  – Pumpkin Spice Hummus prepared by Chris Smith of Mooresville, NC
• 3rd Place  – Pumpkin Chevre Bruschetta prepared by Jamie Smith of Lincolnton, NC

Adult Dessert Dish Category Winners:

• 1st Place  – Pumpkin Lasagna Cupcake prepared by Linda Carpenter of Kings Mountain, NC
• 2nd Place  – Pumpkin Pie Smores prepared by Chad Lenox of Mt. Holly, NC
• 3rd Place  – Pumpkin Praline Danish prepared by Jamie Smith of Lincolnton, NC

Youth:  Ages 13-18 | Main Dish & Miscellaneous Dish Category Winners:

• 1st Place  – Pumpkin Patch Pies prepared by Bronwen St. Romain of Gastonia, NC
• 2nd Place  – Pumpkin Spiced Pie Dip prepared by Madison Dodd of Dallas, NC
• 3rd Place  – Savory Pumpkin Cornbread prepared by East Gaston High School, Second Period Class

Youth:  Ages 13-18 | Desserts Category Winners:

• 1st Place  – Pumpkin Spiced Dump Cake prepared by East Gaston High School, Second Period Class
• 2nd Place  – Pumpkin Cheesecake Monkeybread prepared by Kelli McGuire of Maiden, NC
• 3rd Place  – Pumpkin Cookie Bars prepared by Bronwen St. Romain of Gastonia, NC

Youth:  Ages 8-12 | Main Dish & Miscellaneous Dish Category Winners:

• 1st Place  – Perfect Pumpkin Spice Waffles prepared by Joseph Eitzenberger of Charlotte, NC
• 2nd Place  – Pumpkin Mousse in a Pumpkin prepared by Therese Eitzenberger of Charlotte, NC

• 3rd Place  – Spicy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili prepared by Christian Carver of Bessemer City, NC

Youth:  Ages 8-12 | Dessert Category Winners:

• 1st Place  – Pumpkin Crumb Cake Muffins prepared by Payton Lenox of Mt. Holly, NC
• 2nd Place  – Pumpkin Trifle prepared by Lila St. Romain of Gastonia, NC

• 3rd Place  – Pumpkin Delight Dessert prepared by Christian Carver of Bessemer City, NC

2021 Pumpkin Decorating Contest Winners:

• Adult/Teen Category: Curious George by Linda Carpenter of Kings Mountain, NC; Dinosaurs by Johnathan Caldwell
• Family Category: Solar System by Faith B.; People’s Choice Winner:  Thing #2 by the Caldwell Family

• Grades 3  – 5:  Cars by Jackson Caldwell of Gastonia; People’s Choice Winner: Wonder by Lily
• Grades K – 2: Clifford by Emma; People’s Choice Winner: Pete the Cat by Daniel

2021 Pumpkin Photo Contest Winners:

• Adult Category:  Megan Bowen of Bessemer City, NC for “Autumn in Dollywood”
• Youth Ages 13 -18:  Johnathan Caldwell of Gastonia, NC for “Pumpkins at Lineberger Farm”
• Youth Ages 8  – 12:  Jackson Caldwell of Gastonia, NC for “Pumpkin Babies”

Somethin’ Pumpkin in the News

Thanks to our local media that helped promote this year’s event – we appreciate your support!

Gaston Alive:

Gaston Gazette’s Piedmont Now Magazine:

KTC Broadcasting’s Community Spotlight:

Wilson’s World from WCCB-TV:

2020 Winners Announced:  Cooking & Decorating Contests

Cooking Contest Winners

Congratulations to all Cooking Contest winners – with over 40 IMPRESSIVE pumpkin dishes, our judges had a very difficult time in selecting winners…but enjoyed every bite!

Access the 2020 Somethin’ Pumpkin Contestant Recipe Booklet

Youth and adults participated in the contest, which included a wide variety of creative and delicious foods. Eight contest categories included: 1) Main Dish, 2) Desserts, 3) Miscellaneous, 4) Home Grown, 5) Youth (ages 8-12):  Main Dish & Miscellaneous, 6) Youth: Ages 8-12 – Desserts, 7) Youth:  Ages 13-18:  Main Dish & Miscellaneous, and 8) Youth:  Ages 13-18:  Desserts.

Through the sponsorship of the Gaston County Farm Bureau prizes were awarded in each category: first place – $100, second place – $50, and third place – $25. A grand prize of $200 was awarded to the overall contest winner. Congratulations to all contest winners including:

Grand Prize Winner

Pumpkin Lasagna – submitted by Lila St. Romain of Gastonia, NC. Special recognition goes to Miss St. Romain, who was a youth contestant in the Youth (Ages 8-12) categories.

Main Dish Category Winners

• 1st Place:  Pumpkin Lasagna with Spinach – submitted by Jamie Smith of Lincolnton, NC

• 2nd Place: Pumpkin Soup – submitted by Christopher Smith of Mooresville, NC

• 3rd Place: Pumpkin Potato Corn Chowder– submitted by Sandra Long of Gastonia, NC

Dessert Category Winners

• 1st Place:  Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream with Bourbon & Spice Praline Pecans – submitted by Jamie Smith of Lincolnton, NC

• 2nd Place:  Pumpkin Mousse in a Cup – submitted by Deborah Mayfield of Shelby, NC

• 3rd Place:  Pumpkin & Dulce De Leche – submitted by Maria Canseco of Gastonia, NC

Miscellaneous Category Winners

• 1st Place:  Comfort Pumpkin Drink – submitted by Ann Helms of Gastonia, NC

• 2nd Place:  Pumpkin Spice Latte Dip – submitted by Christopher Smith of Mooresville, NC

• 3rd Place:  Vegan Pumpkin Morning Glory Muffin – submitted by Jamie Smith of Lincolnton, NC

Youth: 8-12 Main Dish & Miscellaneous Winners

• 1st Place:  Pumpkin Dip – submitted by Shannah Spargo of Aiken, SC

• 2nd Place:  Tortellini with Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce – submitted by Kordak Genovese of Gastonia, NC

Youth (Ages 8-12):  Dessert Category Winners

• 1st Place:  Pumpkin Everything Cake – submitted by Shannah Spargo of Aiken, SC

• 2nd Place:  Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles – submitted by Therese Eitzenberger of Charlotte, NC

• 3rd Place:  Peanut Butter Pumpkin Fudge – submitted by Kordak Genovese of Gastonia, NC

Youth (Ages 13-18):  Dessert Winners

• 1st Place:  Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookie Bars – submitted by Kelli McGuire of Maiden, NC

• 2nd Place:  White Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles – submitted by Addison Brown of Lincolnton, NC

• 3rd Place: Best Pumpkin Spice Blondies – submitted by Bronwen St. Romain of Gastonia, NC – Photo currently not available

Home Grown Category Winners

• 1st Place:  Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread – submitted by Linda Carpenter of Shelby, NC

• 2nd Place:  Pumpkin Butter Pound Cake with Caramel Frosting – submitted by Adrienne Jones of Lincolnton, NC

• 3rd Place: Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes – submitted by Addison Brown of Lincolnton, NC

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

There were over 18 entries in Gaston County Public Library’s annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Participants were asked to decorate small pumpkins based on their favorite characters and themes. Three winners were announced at Somethin’ Pumpkin:

• Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Category: Creepy Pair of Underwear – submitted by Rhett Edwards

• 3rd-5th Grade Category : The Princess in Black – submitted by Katriel Jackson
  

  3rd – 5th Grade Category Winner: Katriel Jackson

• First Place, Family: The Very Hungry Caterpillar – submitted by Rory Felton & Family
  

  Rory Felton & Family, 1st Place – Family

• First Place, Teen/Adult: The Tale of Despereaux – submitted by Iliyana Jackson
  

  Illiyana Jackson. 1st Place –  Teen/Adult Category