Federal Vegetable Investigation

The Pumpkin Menace

The most creative Halloween pumpkin killer tomato wins.

  • Filing closed Oct 27
  • Winner Oct 30
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Thank You

The Killer Pumpkin contest is officially closed. Every entry is on this page: carved, painted, drawn, folded, built out of bricks, and one that marched through a fiery field.

Thank you to everyone who sent one in. We did not expect this level of commitment. The FVI is extremely grateful and still recovering from rounding up this many killer pumpkins.

The limited-edition Killer Tomatoes varsity jacket: tan sleeves, red and brown body with a dripping tomato motif and embroidered patches.
The Prize

$250 in cash, and the limited-edition Killer Tomatoes varsity jacket. Awarded October 30 to the most convincing one.

Front, lining and back. Embroidered, and only one is going out.

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*Killer Tomatoes jacket subject to availability. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the jacket with merchandise or another prize of equal or greater retail value if the advertised prize becomes unavailable for any reason.

Answers on the Record

FVI FAQ

Can I use AI to make my pumpkin?
No. Every entry is made by hand, by you. AI-generated images are not eligible. Organic intelligence only.
Do I have to post it publicly?
Yes. Post it on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok and mention #KillerPumpkinContest, then fill out the form below. The form is what enters you; the post is what we check.
How many Halloween Killer Tomatoes can I make?
Depends on how much time you have.
Who can enter?
Anyone 18 or older who lives in the United States. The contest is not open outside the US.
What do I actually win?
$250 in cash, and the limited-edition Killer Tomatoes varsity jacket. See more details below
When do I find out?
October 30. The winner will be contacted by the FVI.
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October 6

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