Join us at The Carlson at noon to hear from Adam Bierton, one of America’s leading pumpkin carving experts and founder of Chick’ N Out.

Carving Out Creativity: From Pumpkins to Poultry

As a professional pumpkin carver and founder of Rochester’s own Chick’n Out, Adam Bierton has built a career blending creativity, craftsmanship, and community. From winning national carving competitions and appearing on the Food Network to opening one of the city’s most talked-about restaurants, Adam shares how artistic passion and entrepreneurial spirit can grow side by side.

In this talk, he’ll showcase his pumpkin art, reveal behind-the-scenes carving techniques, and discuss the journey of building Chick’n Out from a viral pop-up to a cornerstone of Rochester’s food scene. Expect creativity, inspiration, and maybe even a few carving secrets along the way.

To provide our venue with an accurate count, we ask that you please sign up if you are planning on attending this luncheon. You will not get charged if you are no longer able to attend.