Pumpkin Invasion begins Friday at 3 p.m. with vendors and food trucks. The giant pumpkin weigh-off is scheduled for 5 p.m., followed by a meet-and-greet with the carvers at 7 p.m. The event continues Saturday with the giant pumpkin carving contest starting at 11 a.m. Activities will take place throughout the day, with winners announced at 9 p.m.

Fans of Food Network’s Halloween Wars may recognize Social House owner Shannon Gerasimchik, who competed on season seven as the pumpkin carving artist for Team “Morbid Masterminds.” Gerasimchik has gathered a group of professional carvers to showcase their skills turning the giant gourds into works of art.