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Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest coming to Oasis Park Pool in Palmdale

by The AV Times Staff • October 26, 2017

[Image courtesy: Antelope Valley Desert Divers]
[Image courtesy: Antelope Valley Desert Divers]
PAMDALE – The Antelope Valley Desert Divers will present their annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest this Saturday, Oct. 28.

The event will take place from 9 to 12 p.m. at Palmdale Oasis Park Pool, located at 3850 East Avenue S (next to DryTown Water Park) in Palmdale.

The fee for the contest is $6 per person. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded in two categories – underwater carving for certified divers ages 10 and up, and poolside pumpkin art with magic markers for participants 5 to 10 years of age.

All participating divers must be in possession of their certification card before being allowed to dive. Divers should also bring their own dive gear and air tank as a very limited amount of scuba gear and tanks will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Pre-cleaned pumpkins and carving implements will be provided. Pumpkins must be carved with the carving implements provided. Pumpkins carved in the water must be carved completely under the water.

For those who are not certified divers but would like to try diving, there will be a “Scuba Experience” class at 9 a.m. Participants must be at least 10 years old and bring a bathing suit and towel. Participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian present.

For more information, visit www.avdesertdivers.org, email AVDD president Mike Orlando at scubaguymike@gmail.com or call 661-267-5611.

[Information via news release from the city of Palmdale.]

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Filed Under: Palmdale

6 comments for "Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest coming to Oasis Park Pool in Palmdale"

  1. Tim Scott says

    October 28, 2017 at 11:59 am

    Well, this was a kick. Who knew that pumpkins were so water resistant?

    Very impressive appearance by diving Batman as well.

  2. Tim Scott says

    October 26, 2017 at 3:40 pm

    Don’t the pumpkins get kind of soggy?

    • Diver says

      October 27, 2017 at 9:53 am

      Not at all . They are hollowed out and cleaned. The gourd stays intact. You should come by and try it.

      • Tim Scott says

        October 27, 2017 at 10:52 am

        No diver card, and haven’t suited up in a few decades. I may come by and watch though.

        I’m really surprised that the meat on the inside of the shell doesn’t absorb water. Learn new things every day.

        • William says

          October 27, 2017 at 4:24 pm

          Not to mention dousing the candle inside.

          • Fan of William says

            October 28, 2017 at 12:20 pm

            Good one William. Very good.

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