🎃 Free Pumpkin Carving Contest Comes to Mountain Glen RV Park in Pikeville – October 17

As fall settles into the Sequatchie Valley, Mountain Glen RV Park & Campground is bringing a seasonal tradition to the northern end of the valley with a community pumpkin carving contest that welcomes both overnight guests and local families looking for a festive afternoon activity.

Mountain Glen RV Park & Campground will host its Pumpkin Carving Contest on October 17 at 2 PM. 🎃 The event is free for everyone-guests staying at the park and community members alike-and the best part: pumpkins and all carving supplies are provided. Whether you’re a seasoned jack-o’-lantern artist or picking up a carving tool for the first time, you’ll have everything you need to create your spookiest, silliest, or most creative pumpkin design.

✨ Why You’ll Want to Be There

This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a low-pressure, free seasonal activity that brings neighbors together. 🧡 There’s no entry fee, no need to bring your own pumpkin or tools, and no judgment-just creativity, community, and the chance to compete for bragging rights. Families with children, couples, solo carvers, and groups of friends all have a reason to show up. It’s the kind of event that builds memories and gives people a reason to visit Mountain Glen RV Park & Campground if they haven’t been before.

🗓️ When & 📍 Where

Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 2 PM
Location: Mountain Glen RV Park & Campground, Pikeville, Tennessee

🎟️ How to Participate

Simply show up at 2 PM on October 17. No registration, no advance sign-up required. Bring your creativity and your competitive spirit-everything else is covered. If you have questions or want more details, you can reach Mountain Glen RV Park & Campground directly.

❤️ Why This Matters to the Community

Events like this strengthen the fabric of small communities by creating shared experiences and giving people reasons to gather beyond routine errands. 🌟 For families in Pikeville and the surrounding valley, a free, accessible activity in mid-October fills a gap in the seasonal calendar. For Mountain Glen RV Park & Campground, it’s a way to welcome the broader community onto the property and build relationships with neighbors. For visitors and seasonal travelers, it’s a sign that the park is invested in creating a welcoming, fun atmosphere-not just providing a place to park.

🎨 Community Connections

Pumpkin carving is a tradition that crosses age groups and backgrounds. Local families, school groups, church gatherings, and friend circles all celebrate fall through seasonal crafts and outdoor activities. This contest taps into that existing tradition and gives it a public, inclusive venue. It also positions Mountain Glen RV Park & Campground as a community gathering space-a role that RV parks and campgrounds often play in rural and valley communities, especially during seasonal transitions.

💭 What to Think About

As you consider whether to attend, ask yourself: How often do you get to participate in a free, no-pressure community event? Who in your family or friend group would enjoy this? Could this be a fun way to spend an October afternoon while supporting a local business that’s investing in community connection? Is there a neighbor or friend who might enjoy being invited along?

Mark your calendar for October 17 at 2 PM and plan to bring your creativity-and maybe a friend or family member-to Mountain Glen RV Park & Campground. 🎃 It’s a free way to celebrate fall and connect with your community. See you there!