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Puyallup, WA

The Pacific Northwest Giant Pumpkin Growers cordially invites all pumpkin growers to our official Great Pumpkin Commonwealth Weigh-Off at “The Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maize” at Sauvies Island, Portland, Oregon. Everyone is welcome, whether or not you have a pumpkin to enter. Come on out and meet the two current World Record Holders, and a former record holder for the largest pumpkin and squash ever grown!!
Geneva Emmons, of Sammamish, Washington will defend her title for the largest pumpkin ever. Her 2001 pumpkin entry weighed in at 1,262 pounds.
Kirk Mombert, of Harrisburg, Oregon will defend his 2001 World Record of 1,064 pounds in the squash category.
Growers will be competing for over $22,000.00 in total prize money, including the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (G.P.C.) awards. Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st through 35th place for pumpkins, 1st through 3rd for squash, watermelon, cantaloupe, and tomatoes. The G.P.C. is also awarding ribbons for long gourds. In addition, 5-$100.00 cash prizes will be awarded at random to registered participants.

9/10/2002 9:21:47 PM

Puyallup, WA

Continued posting....

We may have the
largest crowd ever to watch a Giant Pumpkin Contest in the Pacific Northwest. 3,000 to 5,000 excited festival goers are expected to visit The Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maize on Saturday, October 5th. Free admission for all spectators.
The Pumpkin Patch has been a family tradition for over 30 years. In addition to participating in the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off you are invited to come and relax in the grassy picnic areas-enjoy a delicious lunch in a serene atmosphere and visit the ‘Patio Café’, Giftshop, Produce Market, Corn and Hay Maize. Information on the web site http://thepumpkinpatch.com about the Patio Café says “You’ll Be Back, We Promise.”
The Pumpkin Patch is located on Sauvie’s Island, just 15 minutes northwest of Portland, Oregon. From Portland, take Highway 30 West towards Scappoose to the Sauvie’s Island Bridge. After crossing the bridge, circle to the left and loop back under the bridge, following Gillihan Road to the farm. Head straight 2 miles until you see The Pumpkin Patch signs.
For more information on the Pacific Northwest Giant Pumpkin Growers organization and events please visit our website at www.backyardgardener.com/rem.htm or write to:
stanpugh@earthlink.net

9/10/2002 9:26:00 PM

Western Pa.

Stan,

Newsletter states that members will receive a T-shirt and dinner. I am a member, but regret that I am unable to attend because of work. Don't need the dinner, but do I still get a T-shirt? Wish I were there!

kilr

9/11/2002 12:58:36 AM

Topsfield, Ma.

...so Stan...any $$$ for the spectator who travels the farthest ??? LOL Wishing I could attend !

9/11/2002 7:32:06 PM

Puyallup, WA

Duff,
I tell you what.....you pack that 550 lb. pumpkin into your back pack and start heading our way. When you arrive at my house, we'll put you up for the night, load that pumpkin into my pick-up and drive the rest of the way to
Portland! Your $2000 first prize money ought to buy you an airline ticket back home!

9/12/2002 1:44:25 AM

Utah

sorry i'm going to miss it ! hope all you guys do well !
gordon

9/12/2002 8:29:29 AM

Rexburg, Idaho (brianchristensenmd@gmail.com )

Gordon, did you move back to Utah? Last I heard you were in Washington.

9/12/2002 8:51:26 AM

ipswich, ma usa

Duff,

I'll split the driving time with ya and we can both go!! Think my 550 will fit in the truck with yours?

John (5150)

9/12/2002 10:02:51 AM

Puyallup, WA

Yes Brian, he moved back! He was not growing this year.

9/12/2002 10:38:28 AM

Topsfield, Ma.

"Honey?...Stan invited John and me to go over his house to play...can I go, huh, can I go, huh, can I can I can I ?"
LOL

9/12/2002 8:43:26 PM

Puyallup, WA

To All Growers,
There is no requirement to join the PNWGPG in order to enter your pumpkin in the Weigh-Off at Sauvies Island.
There is no entry fee to enter any fruit!

10/3/2002 12:09:28 AM