In 2012, Ray Villafane created the product of vine arms and legs as you see today to embellish his pumpkin carvings and bring them "alive.” Prior to that, he was an art teacher.
Ray has carved pumpkins at the White House.
Ray holds a Guinness World Record Pumpkin and a place in Ripley's Believe it or Not for his pumpkin creations.
Ray’s exposure to the world with his pumpkin carving began on the Food Network's "Challenge" show series where he swept all rounds winning the show. It wound up being the highest-rated "Challenge" Show that the network had seen, spawning the series "Halloween Wars" where Ray was also a competitor on Season One. Ray returned over a decade later to the Food Network as a judge when they decided to revive the Pumpkin Challenge Series, bringing his experience full circle.
Now, as the owner of Villafane Studios, he spends his time finding and creating the artistic “magic” you see on a day-to-day basis.
To reserve a personalized marketing roadmap strategy session for your business, visit https://itmarketingplan.com.
Popular Podcasts
Fudd Around And Find Out
UConn basketball star Azzi Fudd brings her championship swag to iHeart Women’s Sports with Fudd Around and Find Out, a weekly podcast that takes fans along for the ride as Azzi spends her final year of college trying to reclaim the National Championship and prepare to be a first round WNBA draft pick. Ever wonder what it’s like to be a world-class athlete in the public spotlight while still managing schoolwork, friendships and family time? It’s time to Fudd Around and Find Out!
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.