CALLING ALL PUMPKIN CARVERS! Fourth Annual Jon Davey Memorial Dome Glow
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Date(s) - 10/30/2026 - 11/01/2026
12:00 am
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Calling all pumpkin carvers, artists, families, businesses, and student groups! We need your
creativity to help light up Carbondale’s Fourth Annual Jon Davey Memorial Dome Glow!
Carve a pumpkin at home or join our free community carving party Friday, October 30, from 2
to 5 p.m. at the SIU Craft Shop. Pumpkins are available!
Get creative with Memory Pumpkins, Pumpkins of Place, or Extra Pumpkins. Prizes will be
awarded!
Your creations will light up the historic Buckminster Fuller Dome Home October 31 and
November 1, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Help make the magic! Everyone is welcome!
Carving party: Friday, October 30, 2–5 p.m., SIU Craft Shop
Pumpkin contributions: Individuals, families, businesses, artists, and organizations
welcome. Carve at home or at the party; contact organizers to arrange drop-off
Dome Glow: October 31 and November 1, 6–9 p.m., Fuller Dome Home, Forest and
Cherry Streets, Carbondale
Admission: Free; donations benefit the Fuller Dome Home nonprofit
Contact: Elizabeth Donoghue, elizabeth.donoghue@siu.edu