The musicians are not the only ones preparing for Punk ‘n Pie this year.

The annual talent show will include a dorm-wide pumpkin carving contest to go along with the traditional music performances and free pie.

According to Spirit Board Chair Amy Seed, AS will provide each floor with a pumpkin at the beginning of the week. After each floor designs and carves its pumpkin, they will be submitted to a panel of judges made up of both students and faculty during Punk ‘n Pie.

“It’s an event to unify the floors and to get people excited about Punk ‘n Pie,” Seed said.

The winning floor will be announced along with the top concert contestants at the end of the night.

In years past, Punk ‘n Pie revolved solely around the performers themselves, whereas this year’s carving contest gives students all over campus an opportunity to participate in the show and to win points for their dorm in the ongoing dorm competition.

However, even without other contests, Punk ‘n Pie has long been a popular event on Biola’s campus.

Back in 2005, three students dressed up as the Mario Brothers played a medley of tunes from Nintendo’s beloved video game series, much to the delight of the capacity crowd packed into Sutherland Auditorium.

Senior Anthony Massie, one of the guitarists for the group, described the experience as “humiliating, yet at the same time it was really enjoyable to put a smile on so many faces. I was just surprised that rotten vegetables weren’t raining down upon us while we were on stage.”

In exchange for its efforts, the group emerged with a third-place check for $50. This year’s prizes, however, will range from $100 to $300.

Social Board Chair Emilee Sutherland says that the event is much more than just an evening of festivity and free food.

“This event is a Biola tradition and a great way to further the Biola community,” Sutherland said. “Our main goal is showcasing talent whether it is strange, funny, or unique—simply just the best talents on campus.”

While this year’s acts are being kept secret until the performance, Sutherland promises that they will be “entertaining for sure.”

As always, free pie of different varieties will be provided in Sutherland Courtyard for all attendees directly following the concert.

Punk ‘n Pie begins at 8 p.m. this Friday, but the doors will open at 7:30 for those wishing to get a good seat in Sutherland Auditorium.