2024 Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta Dessert Contest

Chefs, Bakers, and Wannabe Food Network Stars Welcome!

The 2024 Pumpkin Dessert Contest is a celebration of all things sweet & all things pumpkin!

Desserts will be judged by a panel on Saturday, October 12th, and then samples will be available to purchase!

All entry recipes must include some form of pumpkin as the main ingredient. This pumpkin can be fresh, canned or frozen; however, pumpkin spice does not suffice.

Please be prepared with 2 of each dessert you make, one for tasting and one for sample sales. Samples will be sold to the public after judging and all proceeds benefit the festival non-profit.