Adapting for The Carve

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on October 19, 2017

Members of the Santoleri Family put some final touches on their entry, Dragon on Castle.

According to April Margera, her entry, carved with friends, is a cross between a dragon and a phoenix.

When the unexpected happens, the rule is to adapt, adjust and overcome. And that’s exactly what the administration of the Chadds Ford Historical Society did to prepare for this year’s Great Pumpkin Carve.

Jeff Brown works details from the very beginning.

Two weeks before the annual event, a pipe that carries water from the spring house to the creek broke and flooded a major portion the area used for the pumpkin patch. So, they redid the design for this year's layout, tightened the area being used by the 60 carvers so they and the thousands of visitors could work and watch on dry land instead of a marsh.

As is typical for The Carve, it was fun-filled with skilled carvers providing the main show while the band Kenny and Friends provided the musical entertainment. The carvers’ talent was undeniable.

The Chadds Ford Historical society made sure there was ample parking.

Jakub Callan, of Drexel Hill, has his own view of The Carve.

Don’t run withy sharp objects. Carve pumpkins instead.

About Rich Schwartzman

Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.