An Adorable Armadillo Steals The Show At PumpkinFest In Doylestown

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Thousands of visitors descended on the grounds of the Tileworks over the weekend to experience the magic of Halloween.

As a cool fall breeze blew through the courtyard of Henry Mercer’s landmark Tileworks, a handful of professional pumpkin carvers demonstrated their artistic talents while raising funds for the BC Cares Education Foundation.

Throughout Saturday afternoon and into the early evening hours, visitors watched as artists turned pumpkins into phenomenal works of art, including a cowboy scene, a whimsical butterfly and caterpillar garden, a fiery pumpkin head, and others.

A fiery pumpkin head created by professional carver John Woodard. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

A very cool pumpkin entry by Mike Cousart. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Tiffany Lamp created by Lisa Naples, Isabel and Austin Sheff, Flavie Martin and Sophie Cleff. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Creating a cowboy scene are Ellen Hill and Juliana Storozuk. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Among the artists was Curtis May, an art teacher at Pennsbury High School who transformed his pumpkin into a portrait of famed artist Pablo Picasso.

Also working their Halloween magic were Jeff and Jackie Brown who turned their pumpkin into a desert scene with an armadillo, cactus and a scorpion. They won two awards for first place and People’s Choice.

Another stunning creation was a Tiffany Lamp created by Lisa Naples, Isabel and Austin Sheff, Flavie Martin and Sophie Cleff. The creation left some wondering, “Where’s the pumpkin?”

As the evening descended on Saturday, the pumpkin masterpieces took on the bewitching glow of the season.

The two day event also included musical acts by the School of Rock and Friends, tours of the Tileworks, art vendors, Trunk or Treating, food trucks and lots more.

Proceeds from the event benefit BC Cares Educational Foundation, a nonprofit that empowers youth to thrive through developmental programs and initiatives that promote educational success and community involvement.

Pennsbury art teacher Curtis May transforms his pumpkin into a portrait of famed artist Pablo Picasso. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Jason Ferrara with his pumpkin creation. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Artists Katie Scott, Beth Candelore and Justin Candelore working on their backyard garden pumpkin. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

With their Tiffany Lamp are pumpkin carvers Lisa Naples, Isabel and Austin Sheff, Flavie Martin and Sophie Cleff. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

A pumpkin entry. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Anne O'Day and Leah Arnold work their Halloween pumpkin carving magic. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Under The Sea pumpkin by Carolyn Gorham and Wendy Fandler. (Jeff Werner/Patch)