Pumpkin People To Populate Rutherford Park

RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Taking pumpkins to another level, Donna Kolich is asking locals to get crafty with gourds.

A couple of pumpkin people created by the local library.
Photo Credit: *Donna Kolich*

A pumpkin person portraying a "Captain's Table."
Photo Credit: *Donna Kolich*

These pumpkin people, located in Massachusetts, gave Donna Kolich the idea to mimic this event in Rutherford.
Photo Credit: *Donna Kolich*

All types of organizations can get in on the fun of decorating pumpkins.
Photo Credit: *Donna Kolich*

by By Alexis Tarrazi

09/14/2015 5:00 a.m.

The first ever Pumpkin People in the Park, hosted by the Woman's Club of Rutherford from Oct. 24-Oct. 30, encourages locals and businesses to use their imagination to turn pumpkins into people.

"This is something new that I am hoping to get off the ground," said Kolich, chairperson of the Rutherford Woman's Club. "I'd love to make it an annual event."

The $50 per person cost includes an 8’ x 10’ pumpkin patch spot in Lincoln Park, a bale of hay and a pumpkin sign that displays the group/individual name.

"They just need to bring their imagination and pumpkin and decorate," Kolich said.

The displays will be judged and prizes awarded. They'll remain in the park for a week.

The idea for this event came to Kolich while visiting her sister in Chatham, Massachusetts over the summer.

"They have a beautiful park as well and I just stumbled upon this and thought it was wonderful," she said.

All proceeds will go to the Rutherford Woman's Club for scholarships or donations.

To reserve a spot contact Kolich at (201) 939-8815 (home), (201) 675-0978 (cell) or dkolich19@aol.com.

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