Lunarfins U/W Pumpkin Carving
October 11, 2026 - 10 AM to 2 PM Mammoth Lake (Mermaid Beach), Clute, TX
- Entry fee* $15 includes:
- Carving Kit
- Pumpkin
- Prizes
- Food
* park admission not included
To reserve pumpkin, RSVP by Oct 6 to veghead59@msn.comAfter Oct 6, you must bring your pumpkin
How to Prep a Pumpkin for Carving Underwater
First things first—choose the right pumpkin. Choose a “carving pumpkin” not a “pie pumpkin,” which is thinner and easier to saw into. Make sure the one you choose is big enough to carve but still small enough for a single diver to manage underwater.Next, prep your pumpkin. Cut the top open and pre-gutting your pumpkin on land. This saves precious time underwater when you’re focused on carving. Use a dive weight inside a gutted pumpkin to keep it from floating away while you carve it underwater.When you’re ready to go underwater, leave the pumpkin top behind so it doesn’t float away. Most importantly, remember that pumpkins float and are hard to get down. Put a lead dive weight inside your pre-gutted pumpkin. Be aware of this extra weight and account for it in your dive plan.
Tools You’ll Need for Underwater Pumpkin Carving
Traditional pumpkin carving tools are great for small details. These tend to be tiny, however, so secure them in a pocket or add ties to them so they don’t float away. Finally, get creative!
Pumpkin Design and Carving Tips
Make life easier by drawing your design onto your pumpkin before going underwater. Use a sharpie and thick lines for better visibility underwater.For carving, it's easiest to start with smaller details and cuts towards the center of the design, working your way to the bigger sections.As always, be careful with your knives and put tools away when not in use. Stow all knives before descending and ascending.Most importantly, don’t forget to monitor your air supply, depth and surroundings—often. It’s easy to get hyper-focused on fun tasks, but you don’t want to be caught low on air.