Freedom Hall
349 W Birchwood St.
Morton, IL 61550
General Information
Categories
– Adult Sweet
– Adult Savory
– Junior Division (ages 10 to 17)
Only one entry per person.
Recipes will be judged on taste, innovation, and presentation. Extra points are given for theme-related recipes.
Contestants should drop off their recipe and sample at Freedom Hall (349 W Birchwood) between 5:00pm and 5:30 pm on September 3rd, 2025 and return at 7:30 pm for announcement of winners.
Rules
– Min. 1 cup Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin in each entry
– 2 printed or typed recipes for each entry
– Food can be displayed on any dish
– No more than 1 dish per entry
– Limit 1 entry per person
Winners will be recognized on the Pumpkin Festival Entertainment Stage on Thursday, September 11th beginning at 6:30pm.
1st Place in the Adult and Junior categories will receive $100 in Chamber Checks
2nd Places will receive $35 in Chamber Checks!
Winners of the Junior and Adult categories will compete for the $150 Overall Grand Prize.
All youth entrants will receive a participation ribbon and all participants will receive Pumpkin Bucks to be used at the food venues on Festival grounds. The first 25 contestants to register will receive a Libby’s Goodie Bag.
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