These pumpkin displays are unlike anything you’re likely see anywhere else. Each display is sculpted while you watch and is weirdly beautiful as well as whimsical. Deane Arnold is one of the most popular and influential pumpkin artists in the world. He appears as a judge on Food Network’s Outrageous Pumpkins television show, where he also works behind the camera as the pumpkin carving and photography consultant.

Deane pushes the limits of pumpkin-themed Halloween events each year. He collaborates with a variety of elite artists, and every season has seen significant leaps forward in creative innovation. His students include many Halloween Wars and Outrageous Pumpkins competitors.

Deane’s Team for ProgStock 2025

Sarah Blostein will be returning for her third ProgStock. Sarah is a Toronto-based special effects artist and the 2024 Halloween Wars All-Star Champion. Sarah is a festival favorite, and really made an impression the year she carved a pumpkin likeness of Michael Sadler.

Dmitry Klimenko will make his first ProgStock appearance. Dmitry is an internationally known sculptor who creates jaw dropping sand and ice sculptures all over the world.

Anthony Pater is a 2023 Halloween Wars veteran and animator. He first gained national attention during college, when he would leave his carved pumpkins all over the Edinboro University campus at night.

New This Year
Pumpkin Carving Workshop

Saturday, October 11 at 2:30pm – Bob Moog Foundation Plaza
raindate: Sunday, October 12 at 2:30pm

This year, Deane is planning on teaching a pumpkin carving workshop for beginners. Details and registration link:
https://pumpkinstuff.com/product/progstock-pumpkin-carving-class/