Grand-prize-winning entry, as well as the finalists, will appear in a photo gallery on thisoldhouse.com during Halloween week 2014. The grand-prize winner will receive a gift card in the amount of $500.

Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and Canada (with the exception of Quebec) who are 19 years or older at time of entry. The age of majority for contract purposes in Alabama and Nebraska is 19 years. In all other states, the age of majority for contract is 18 years.

No limit to number of entries per person, but each entry must be a different pumpkin.

Submit one original photograph of your carved Halloween pumpkin, along with a brief (200 words or less) description of the photo shown.