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Family Bash Contests 2025
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Fun Contests - Fun Prizes!
All new: SCARECROW MAKING CONTEST
Who May Enter
The contest is open to all ages, families, and ministries!
You may enter as an individual, family, group, or ministry team.
Only one entry per person/group. Scarecrows must be dropped off by Saturday at 9:00 AM at the designated area at the Family Life Center.
Materials & Creativity
Scarecrows may be made of any safe, family-friendly materials (straw, fabric, recycled goods, etc.) Be creative! Think funny, traditional, themed, or even holy (we’d love to see saints or virtues come to life).
No offensive, scary, or inappropriate decorations, please.
Size and Setup
Scarecrows should be freestanding (or secured to a stake, hay bale, or chair). Max height: 7 feet; Max width: 5 feet. Must be sturdy enough to stay up through the weekend outdoors.
Entry and Display
Scarecrows must be dropped off by Saturday at 9:00 AM at the designated area at the Family Life Center.
Scarecrows should be labeled clearly with your entry:
Your name/group
Scarecrow "Name" and a brief description of the scarecrow.
Please email Mandi Troyani that you have dropped it off and include your contact phone number and email. All emails must be received by the deadline.
Entries will be displayed throughout the Family Bash and until October 31 for all to enjoy.
Judging & Prizes
Categories may include (but not limited to):- Funniest Scarecrow
- Most Creative/Original
- Best Family
- Best Ministry Entry
- People’s Choice (by popular vote!)
Good Spirit Rule
All entries should be designed in the spirit of good fun, community, and celebration. Please be respectful of others’ creations—no touching, moving, or altering anyone else’s scarecrow.
After the Bash
Scarecrows can be picked up on Sunday evening after closing or left for display until Oct. 31.
ART CONTEST
Who May Enter
The art exhibit is open to artists age 5 and older.
Entries will be judged in these age levels:- Kindergarten to First Grade
- Second Grade to Third Grade
- Fourth Grade to Sixth Grade
- Seventh Grade to Eighth Grade
- High School
- Adult
Materials & Creativity
The artwork must be: original, a recent creation, and must not be computer-generated, scanned, nor traced. Art should demonstrate a veneration of our Lady. All painting mediums will be welcome as long as it meets size criteria.
The theme for this year is: "OUR MOTHER MARY"
Participants of our Painting with Tressie sessions may enter their artwork from the event.
Size and Setup
All entries should not exceed 20 in. by 24 in., matted. Artwork must NOT be: framed, nor have name, initials, nor a title on the front of the artwork. Matting is preferred. Velcro may be affixed to the back of the entries for hanging on a fabric panel.
Entry and Display
Art must be dropped off by Saturday at 9:00 AM at the designated area at the Family Life Center.
Art should be labeled clearly with your entry:- Your name
- Title of your piece with a brief description (please type or PRINT very clearly)
Please email Mandi Troyani that you have dropped it off and include your contact phone number and email. All emails must be received by the deadline.
Entries will be displayed throughout the Family Bash and until October 31 for all to enjoy.
Judging & Prizes
Art will be judged by Bash visitors and will vote in each category.
Winners will be announced on Sunday afternoon at the Family Bash.
After the Bash
Art can be picked up on Sunday evening after the end of the Bash.
PUMPKIN PAINTING CONTEST
Who May Enter
The contest is open to all ages, families, and ministries!
You may enter as an individual, family, group, or ministry team.
Only one entry per person/group. There is no limit to the size of the pumpkin, but it must be purchased at our Pumpkin Patch.
Materials & Creativity
Pumpkins are a great medium for painting - and really lend themselves to the creativity of all ages! So, with that in mind, come up with your own theme and use the pumpkin to really express your idea! Themes should be cute, (not offensive, scary, or inappropriate.) You may add inserts to your pumpkin, but should not rely on pre-made items or templates. Do not trace a premade template onto your pumpkin, please.
Size and Setup
Size is not limited, but the pumpkin should have been purchased at our Pumpkin Patch.
Entry and Display
Your pumpkin must be dropped off by Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the designated area at the Family Life Center.
Your pumpkin should be labeled clearly with your entry:- Your name
- Theme of your pumpkin
Please email Mandi Troyani that you have dropped it off and include your contact phone number and email. All emails must be received by the deadline.
Judging & Prizes
Categories may include (but not limited to):- Funniest Pumpkin
- Most Creative/Original
- Best Family Entry
- Best Ministry Entry
- People’s Choice (by popular vote!)
Good Spirit Rule
All entries should be designed in the spirit of good fun, community, and celebration. Please be respectful of others’ creations—no touching, moving, or altering anyone else’s scarecrow.
After the Bash
Your pumpkin can be picked up on Sunday evening.
PIE EATING CONTEST
Who May Enter
Must be 16 years of age or older. Participants younger than 16 must have parental consent.
RULES:- Participants must be registered by 9:00 am on Sunday morning (October 12, 2025) and should meet at the front of the stage at 2:00 pm.
- The first contestant to finish a pie with no hands will be the winner!
- Limited to 15 participants, so register soon!!
TRUNK OR TREAT CONTEST
Who May Enter
Any host who has registers or decorates a vehicle for our Trunk or Treat event on October 11, 2025. All hosts must register to participate by October 9, 2025, end of business day and arrive between 4 -5:30 pm on October 11th.
Materials & Creativity
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Themes should be cute, (not offensive, scary, or inappropriate.)
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Size and Setup
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Entry and Display
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Judging & Prizes
Categories may include (but not limited to):- Funniest
- Most Creative/Original
- Best Family Games
- People’s Choice (by popular vote!)
Good Spirit Rule
All entries should be designed in the spirit of good fun, community, and celebration. Please be respectful of others’ creations—no touching, moving, or altering anyone else’s trunk.
LEMON RECIPE CONTEST
Who May Enter
The contest is open to all ages! Families are more than welcome to work together to participate! Contestants must be registered by October 10, 2025, at 3:30 pm and must have sufficient items for 18 people turned in by 11:00 AM on October 11th. Judging begins promptly at 12:15 PM. Register on our Lemon Recipe Contest Page.
Materials & Creativity
Food is a great way to bring people together, and this year's theme: "When you have lemons, you make..." is all about using lemons to bring joy to others. The recipe that you prepare must use LEMONS as a main ingredient - the juice, the zest, the flavor: not just as a garnish. It can be a savory dish, a drink (no alcohol please), or a dessert. Baking and Cooking are special arts and require all kinds of amazing skills. We want to see what you've got!
Size and Setup
Contestants should provide sufficient items to provide the dish, drink, or dessert for 18 people. It should look appetizing, clean, and delish! Please do not bring your item in a breakable or irreplaceable serving dish/pitcher/etc.
Participants are required to pick up their dishes/pitchers/etc if they want the items returned after the Bash.
Entry and Display
Your prepared dish/drink must be dropped off by by 11:00 AM on October 11th at the designated area at the Family Life Center.
Your dish/drink should be labeled clearly with your entry:- Your name
- 18 copies of the recipe (please include the ingredients, measurements, the preparation directions, and cook time.
Please email Mandi Troyani that you have dropped it off and include your contact phone number and email. All emails must be received by the deadline.
Judging & Prizes
Categories may include (but not limited to):- Taste
- Creativity
- Appearance
Good Spirit Rule
All entries should be prepared in the spirit of good fun, community, and celebration. Please be respectful of others’ creations—no touching, moving, or altering anyone else’s dish/drink/dessert.
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Contest Registration DeadlinesScarecrow Contest
DEADLINE: Scarecrows must be dropped off by Saturday at 9:00 AM at the designated area at the Family Life Center.
Art Contest
DEADLINE: Art must be dropped off by Saturday at 9:00 AM at the designated area at the Family Life Center.
Pumpkin Painting Contest
DEADLINE: Pumpkins must be dropped off by Sunday, October 12, at 9:00 AM at the designated area at the Family Life Center.
Pie Eating Contest
Participants must be registered by 9:00 am on Sunday morning (October 12, 2025) and should meet at the front of the stage at 2:00 pm.
Trunk or Treat Contest
DEADLINE: All hosts must register to participate by October 9, 2025, end of business day and arrive between 4 - 5:30 pm on October 11th. To register and see more details, visit our TRUNK OR TREAT page.
Lemon Recipe Contest
Deadline: Contestants must be registered by October 10, 2025, at 3:30 pm and must have sufficient items for 18 people turned in by 11:00 AM on October 11th. Judging begins promptly at 12:15 PM. Register on our Lemon Recipe Contest Page.
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