Copperas Cove Pumpkin Carving ContestThe Parks and Recreation Department for Copperas Cove is hosting a free online pumpkin carving contest during the month of October. The contest winner will be announced on October 31st, but the prize is all about Christmas. Pumpkin Carving Contest RulesThese are The Parks and Recreation Department for Copperas Cove contest rules. Steven Van Elk/unsplash Steven Van Elk/unsplash loading...Make Pumpkin Carving Easy with these HacksStart With the BottomMonika Grabkowska/unsplash Monika Grabkowska/unsplash loading...Make the main hole for your pumpkin on the bottom. If you plan to draw a design on your pumpkin before carving, use a red dry erase pen.