Award-winning pumpkin carver Simon McMinnis will be showcasing his spooktacular skills at a free Halloween event taking place in October. The Lancashire-based artist will be carving out the magic and transforming pumpkins into works of art in our outdoor plant area on Saturday October 19th and Sunday October 20th. Simon’s intricate patterns and elaborate 3D designs take hours to create. He sells around 75 of the extremely lifelike sculptures each spooky season, and his work has been showcased on the BBC’s The One Show. Barton Grange event organiser Georgina Jackson says: “Simon is always one of our most popular visitors and his extraordinary skills captivate audiences of all ages. It’s a great way to get into the Halloween spirit and hopefully Simon will inspire everyone to get a little more creative with their own pumpkins this year!” From creepy ghouls to cute children’s cartoon characters, Simon produces incredibly detailed pumpkin carvings in all shapes and sizes. He will be sharing top tips and answering questions during the interactive visitor experience. Visitors to Barton Grange in October will also be able to buy their own pumpkins and carving kits from the Farm Shop.