See the winning entry from SACtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest

Winner: “Oh gourd, a shark!” by Haley W.

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Oh gourd, a shark!

Photo by Haley W.

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After deciding between some gorgeous gourds, the votes are in for our Pumpkin Carving Contest. Check out the pumpkins below, including the contest winner our readers voted for.

Winner: Oh gourd, a shark!

We’re in awe of the detailing on this toothy pumpkin. We’re also thankful we don’t have to deal with any sharks swimming in our local waterways. Well, just this one.

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A.D.I.D.A.S.

Photo by Emily A.

Runner up: A.D.I.D.A.S.

Somebody get this freak on a leash. We’re guessing that — in this instance — A.D.I.D.A.S. stands for “All day I dream of Sacramento.” It’s giving “Da-boom-na, da-oom, na-na-ema.

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