Kristina Marie Patenaude
Kristina Marie Patenaude is a prize-winning, professional pumpkin carver and is best known for winning Season 13 of the Food Network's hit TV show, Halloween Wars, which aired on September 17th, 2023. Along with her all-woman team, the Spice Ghouls, they won several challenges throughout the season, and took home the Grand Finale prize of $25,000. Patenaude also placed as a finalist in Season 2 of the show Outrageous Pumpkins, which aired on the Food Network on October 3rd, 2021. Patenaude appeared as a guest on the YouTube show Carvers and Creators on April 8, 2021. She carves professionally as KMPatenaude Studio for large events around the country, including the Pumpkin Nights Fest in Austin, TX. Kristina is a multimedia artist and designer by trade. She also designs custom jewelry, accessories, cosplay items, and decor for collectors around the world, for her brand Lady Modern Jewelry.