Charity Pumpkin Competition 2026
Halloween 2026
Pick Your Favourite and Vote Below!
The Ody-Seeds
Chosen Charity - Children's Wishes, Plymouth
Team: Alice B, Ethan, Leila, Serena.
"Ody-seed-us has been on quite the journey and, unfortunately for him, it’s not over yet. He’s made it all the way to the Bright pumpkin patch, helmet and all, ready to take on his next challenge: the pumpkin competition."
Jolene
Chosen Charity - Stroke Association
Team: Jonathan, Lydia, Marta, Sonya, Steve
In memory of Dolly Parton.
Claudia Winklepumpkin
Chosen Charity - St Luke's Hospice
Team: Ben B, Ben W, Isaac, Jo C, Katrina, Mel
Complete with her signature fringe, 'tan', smoky eye make-up, iconic red gloves, Traitors cloak and even a bottle of her favourite Head & Shoulders, Claudia Winklepumpkin is ready to banish the competition. If this pumpkin has earned your trust, vote for our design and help us raise even more money for St Luke's Hospice, who believe everyone deserves quality end of life care, no matter where.
Jack Skellington & Sally
Chosen Charity - Devon Mind
Team: Carys, Clara, Codie, Jo R, Latifa, Millie, Oliver, Rozalia, Ryan, Summer, Tiffany
For every heart that feels stitched together and every soul searching for light - you are not alone
Pumpkin Pete
Chosen Charity - Argyle Community Trust
Team: Georgia, Jasmine, Lindsey, Robin
Pilgrim Pete’s been promoted to Pumpkin Pete! After a successful transfer to the Bright pumpkin patch to support Plymouth Argyle Community Trust, he's settling in nicely, although we're told he's demanding a lifetime supply of pasties as part of the deal!
Pumpkin Air Ambulance
Chosen Charity - Devon Air Ambulance
Team: Alex, Alice, Georgina, Megan. Molly
Inspired by Devon Air Ambulance, our pumpkin has left the patch and taken to the skies for a very worthy cause.
Wilson
Chosen Charity - Gables Dogs & Cats Home
Team: Adam, Sophie N, Kornelia, Victoria, Shayna, Lauren, Jacob, Annabelle
Wilson's been on quite the journey. After years stranded at sea, he's finally washed ashore at the Bright Pumpkin Patch, just in time for the pumpkin competition. He's lost Tom Hanks, gained a pumpkin makeover and is now helping support Gables Dogs & Cats Home. WILSONNNNN!
A homage to Doc Price
Charity Choice - Trevi House Women's Charity, Plymouth
Team: Danya, Henry, Lauren, Philip, Shannon
Our pumpkin is a homage to local, Plymouth legend Doc Price, who sadly passed away this year. We covered our pumpkin in Halloween themed tattoo style drawings.
Pampered Pumpkin
Charity Chosen - Alzheimer's Research UK
Team: Jack, Lori, Natalie
In a world of stresses and strains always always remember to take time for yourself and pamper.
Mr Potato Head
Charity Chosen - Scouts
He's got the eyes, the hat and the smile, but does he have your vote? Vote for our Mr Potato Head pumpkin and help raise money for Scouts. We think he's a-peeling!
Team: Chloe A, Tabitha, Deana, Freya, Sarah T, Julie, Jemma, Paul, Sophie T, Elise
Witches Brew
Charity Chosen - The Zone Plymouth
Team: Carys, Clara, Codie, Jo R, Latifa, Millie, Oliver, Rozalia, Ryan, Summer, Tiffany
"Bubble and cackle, a cauldron's delight, The Witches Brew glows through the night. Stirring up kindness with every hue. Raising hope for Plymouth's youth too."