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Bristol, ME (stunner906@roadrunner.com)

Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta will host the 2nd Annual Damariscotta Pumpkinfest Weigh-Off on Sunday, October 3, 2010, at Pinkham’s Plantation, 431 Biscay Road, Damariscotta, Maine. Masters of Ceremonies for the Weigh-Off will be WGME 13 Chief Meteorologist and giant pumpkin grower Charlie Lopresti and fellow WGME13 Meteorologist Sarah Long.

This weigh-off is sanctioned by the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC). The weigh-off is open to resident and non-resident growers in both adult and children (growers between 8 and 16 years) classes. Pumpkin drop-off will be between the hours of 7AM and 10AM on October 3, with the weigh-off beginning promptly at 10AM.

Cash premiums will be paid to 1st thru 10th places in Adult Giant Pumpkin, Adult Giant Squash, Children’s Giant Pumpkin and Children’s Giant Squash classes. First place in the Adult Giant Pumpkin class will pay $2,500, with a second place premium of $1,300, and third place paying $750.

First place in the Adult Giant Squash class will pay $1,000, with a second place premium of $500, and third place paying $250.

The total weigh-off purse will be $10,000. It is required that the top five pumpkins at the weigh-off remain at the weigh-off site for display during Damariscotta Pumpkinfest from October 3 through 10. Pumpkin pick-up will be on Sunday, October 10 between the hours of 3PM and 4PM.

Questions on the weigh-off should be sent to info@damariscottapumpkinfest.com. Details about all Pumpkinfest events may be found at www.damariscottapumpkinfest.com

8/31/2010 6:36:06 PM

Bristol, ME (stunner906@roadrunner.com)

Directions To Damariscotta Pumpkinfest Weighoff

For Growers coming from South:
On Route 1 North, Take Route 1B offramp to Damariscotta Business District.
Travel thru town to traffic light at top of the hill
Travel 1 mile North past traffic light in town to next traffic light
Turn Right at traffic light immediatly after McDonald's onto Biscay Road.
Travel 2 miles on Biscay Road, Pinkham's Plantation will be on the Right.


For Growers Coming From North:
On Route 1 South, Exit left onto Route 1B offramp (adjacent to NC Hunt Lumber)
Travel Approx 1 mile to traffic light.
Turn left at traffic light onto Biscay Road (just before McDonald's)
Travel 2 miles on Biscay Road, Pinkham's Plantation will be on the Right

Links to maps from both directions can be found here:

http://z6.invisionfree.com/MEPGO/index.php?showtopic=715

9/21/2010 2:57:43 PM