2026 Dome Glow: The Fourth Annual Jon Davey Memorial Celebration

11/01/2026
6pm-9pm

Dome Glow returns for its fourth year, lighting up the grounds of the historic Buckminster Fuller Dome Home with extraordinary carved pumpkins, old movies, a fire, candy, and the glowing Dome itself. Inspired by the late SIU architecture professor Jon Davey and his tradition of challenging students to create remarkable architectural carvings, Dome Glow celebrates pumpkins that go well beyond the traditional jack-o’-lantern.

Extra Information: Free and open to the public; no ticket required. Donations to support the Fuller Dome Home are encouraged and appreciated.

Join us on Halloween for trick-or-treating and an evening around the glow and return on Día de los Muertos as we place special emphasis on pumpkins created in memory of those who have passed.

This year, carvers are invited to enter three categories: Memory Pumpkins, created in honor of someone who has passed; Pumpkins of Place, inspired by a building, landmark, structure, landscape, or meaningful place; and Extra Pumpkins, our invitation to take the traditional carved pumpkin a little further. Challenge yourself, add some flair, and get creative. Prizes will be awarded in each category.

Location: Buckminster Fuller Dome Home, 407 S. Forest Ave., Carbondale, IL 62901