SEVIERVILLE, TN – Sevierville’s first-ever History & Haunts featuring the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee took place this past Saturday, October 27, and drew several hundred attendees for the haunted historical tours and carved Jack-O-Lantern contest.
Sue Love earned the Grand Prize, 1st Prize in the 55+ age division, and 2nd Prize in the People’s Choice Pumpkin Contest; image by VisitSevierville |
Students from area schools as well as the general public were invited to participate in the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee. One hundred and six pumpkins were entered in the contest’s various age and group categories with the following contestants winning prizes:
Age 5-8
1st Prize - Juliet Parrish (Seymour Primary)
2nd Prize - Jozlyn Stewart (Jones Cove Elementary)
3rd Prize - Starslia Epperson (Jones Cove Elementary)
Ages 9-12
1st Prize - Tyler Clemons (Boyds Creek Elementary)
2nd Prize - Max Williamson (Pittman Center Elementary)
3rd Prize - Alexis Vosburg (Seymour Intermediate)
Ages 13-18
1st Prize - Alex Johnson
Ages 19-54
1st Prize - Mr. Ejma
2nd Prize - Elizabeth Cole
3rd Prize - Nick Taylor
Ages 55+
1st Prize - Sue Love
2nd Prize - Barre Love
People’s Choice
1st Prize - Max Williamson (#70)
2nd Prize - Sue Love (#25)
3rd Prize - Tyler Clemons (#102)
Grand Prize Winner (Highest Overall Points) - Sue Love (#25)
Classroom Participation Winner
Ms. Ejma (Pittman Center Elementary)
“We are very pleased with how the first ever History & Haunts went,” said Sevierville Chamber CEO Brenda McCroskey. “This was a wonderful event partnership with the city and Chamber and we look forward to many more in the future.”
“Sevierville truly enjoyed the partnership with the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce especially seeing the enthusiasm from the students who carved pumpkins as well as attendees delivering pumpkins on the event date,” says City of Sevierville Sales, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator Kelly DeBord. “So many family members coming together for the walking tours, carving pumpkins, and more certainly let us know this event hit a homeroom for children of all ages!”
Sevierville’s History & Haunts is part of the annual Harvest Fest Celebration in Sevierville. For more information about events taking place in Sevierville, visit VisitSevierville.com.
