Grapevine Mills will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most pumpkins carved simultaneously on Oct. 29.
Grapevine Mills will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most pumpkins carved.[/caption]
To break the record, Grapevine Mills needs 1,500 pumpkin carvers to participate. Attendees will receive their own pumpkin and a pumpkin carving tool set to take home after the event.
“This event will be an evening of fun for the whole family,” said Trudy Creswell, director of marketing at Grapevine Mills. “We want the entire Grapevine community to take part in this entertaining and historic effort.”
Pumpkin carving begins at 6 p.m. with the lighting ceremony at 7 p.m.
Children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes during the event. The mall asks participants to refrain from toy weapons, scary or gory costumes, or masks to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere.
Those wishing to participate can pre-register at
www.grapevinepumpkinevent.com or visit the Grapevine Mills Guest Services booth located at entrance 3. Registration will also be available starting at 4:30 p.m. the day of the event. Participants 12 years of age and younger can register for $5 and will receive a Simon KIDGITS membership with their participation. Those 12 years of age and older can also register for $5. Participation for current KIDGITS members is free of charge. All participants will receive a Grapevine Mills coupon book.
Grapevine Mills will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most pumpkins carved.[/caption]
To break the record, Grapevine Mills needs 1,500 pumpkin carvers to participate. Attendees will receive their own pumpkin and a pumpkin carving tool set to take home after the event.
“This event will be an evening of fun for the whole family,” said Trudy Creswell, director of marketing at Grapevine Mills. “We want the entire Grapevine community to take part in this entertaining and historic effort.”
Pumpkin carving begins at 6 p.m. with the lighting ceremony at 7 p.m.
Children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes during the event. The mall asks participants to refrain from toy weapons, scary or gory costumes, or masks to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere.
Those wishing to participate can pre-register at www.grapevinepumpkinevent.com or visit the Grapevine Mills Guest Services booth located at entrance 3. Registration will also be available starting at 4:30 p.m. the day of the event. Participants 12 years of age and younger can register for $5 and will receive a Simon KIDGITS membership with their participation. Those 12 years of age and older can also register for $5. Participation for current KIDGITS members is free of charge. All participants will receive a Grapevine Mills coupon book.
