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Local celebrity chefs square off and put their pumpkin-carving prowess to the test during Fest-of-Ale. The chefs have 25 minutes to carve an award-winning masterpiece out of a giant pumpkin, and audience applause declares the winner.

Emceeing the contest will be John Kessler, celebrity restaurant critic for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The 2012 competing Chefs include:

• Two-time defending Champion (2010, 2011) Tony Alberto, Chef and Visual Artist, Mabuhay Atlanta Master Art Studio
• 2009 Champion Chef Victor Dagatan, Ritz-Carlton Buckhead
• Chef Andrew Miller, Gwinnett Technical College
• Chef Max LeBlanc, Sun in My Belly
• Chef Greg Paine, Avante
• Chef Emily Phillips, Added Touch Catering

Following the competition, the carved pumpkins are sold in a silent auction benefiting the Garden. Also, don't miss the wacky Scarecrows in the Garden!

Chef Victor Dagatan of The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead is the 2012 Champion!