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Puyallup, WA

MORE FUN!!!!!!!

Giant Pumpkin Growers from the Pacific Northwest and as far away as British Columbia and Montana are set to compete in the 1st Annual Central Market Weigh-Off on Saturday, October 12, 2002 in Shoreline, Washington. Registration begins at 7 A.M., and the Weigh-Off begins at 9 A.M. Everyone is welcome to come out and join in the Fantastic Fun Festivities!!!
Growers will be competing for over $5,000.00 in prize money. There will also be a Children’s Division for age 12 and under.
Geneva Emmons, from Sammamish, Washington, the current World Record Holder for the largest pumpkin, and Kirk Mombert, from Harrisburg, Oregon, the World Record Holder for the largest squash will both be competing. Bring your copy of “How To Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins” and they will gladly autograph their chapter and picture.
Each contestant will receive a special commemorative T-Shirt from Central Garden Market marking this Inaugural event.
Tour one of the most amazing supermarkets in the Northwest, and enjoy great food from any one of the locations in their food court. There will also be available caramel apples, cocoa, and apple cider.
Russ and Pam Leno will be there sculpting one of their pumpkin masterpieces.
For the kiddies there will be a coloring exhibition, hayrides and much more.
The Pacific Northwest Giant Pumpkin Growers and Central Market wish to make this event a fun and exciting occasion for the growers, their families and all the spectators. Come be a part of what will soon be a Northwest Tradition and a yearly pilgrimage for Giant Pumpkin Growers from all over the region.

CENTRAL MARKET IS LOCATED AT 15505 Westminster Way N., Shoreline, WA 98133 (155th and Aurora N)

9/27/2002 9:43:37 PM

Puyallup, WA

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From Northbound I-5: Exit at 145th, (exit#175) turn left (west) onto 145th, turn right (north) onto Aurora Ave. N. (Hwy.99) travel less than a mile north to 155th, turn left on 155th, go straight through 1st light across Westminster Way N.
From Southbound I-5: Exit at 175th, (exit #176) turn left on Aurora Ave. N. (Hwy. 99) drive 2 miles to 155th, turn right on 155th go straight through 1st light, across Westminster Way N. LOOK FOR THE GIANT PUMPKIN ON THE ROOFTOP!!

LODGING INFORMATION:
RAMADA INN: 2140 N. Northgate Way, Seattle-PHONE: (206) 365-0700
RODEWAY INN: 20707 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle-PHONE: (425) 774-7700
For more info contact: Site coordinator, Joel Holland (253) 840-3575, hollandsgiants@msn.com
Or contact Rick Pedersen, Central Market (206) 363-9226, rick_pedersen@agsea.com

9/27/2002 9:44:26 PM

Knopp, Germany

sounds like a great time.

9/28/2002 1:40:35 AM

In the shade - PDX, OR

I only wish I had some way to bring my 2nd best pumpkin!
Where are you going to put a 300lb fruit in a Honda Civic?!
See you there!

9/29/2002 3:34:11 AM

Puyallup, WA

Don't you have a friend or relative with a pick-up you can use?

Stan

9/29/2002 8:42:59 PM

In the shade - PDX, OR

I'm already using up that favor on the 5th.

Just to participate, I guess I could bring my 150 lber.

We'll have to see.
Cheers.

10/2/2002 7:22:51 PM

Puyallup, WA

There is no entry fee required to be part of the weigh-off. You need not join the PNWGPG to enter your pumpkin.

10/3/2002 12:15:43 AM