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Goshen MA

This is my first year growing giant pumpkins. I have three the biggest is about 400 lbs. I know I stand no chance of winning but I would love to enter in the Big E just for the expirience and meet some others who grow as well. I know no one else who does this but I am completely obsessed and can't wait for next year. Would it just be totally embarrassing with a 400 pounder or should I go ahead?

9/13/2011 9:45:02 PM

Frankfort Ohio

its all about meeting other growers and asking questions and having a good time im taking a 600lb pumpkin on a 5 hr drive this weekend just to enjoy the day and talk with some old friends and make some new ones load that pumpkin and go !

9/13/2011 9:58:54 PM

Slate River,Ont. Canada

Go for it Bird dog!I finally got up the courage two years ago and showed up with a 203 pounder and a223 squash.The people I met that day were all willing to share info and encourage anyone who is interested in growing.Bring your pumpkin and have some fun! You'll sleep better.

9/13/2011 10:56:55 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Bird dog, if the entry fee is less than $500, & you are less than a ten hour drive from weighoff site, then you would be nuts not to go...connections w/ other growers at weighoff's is one of the BEST things that happen in this insane community!!!! PS...you might get a jab or two for size, but it will awl be in fun. In KY. we award a Skunk Cap for the smallest pkn officially weighed!!!! It's awl in fun, I know personally as I was the 1st official winner of the cap!!! Peace, Wayne

9/13/2011 11:03:17 PM

Connecticut, USA

I think the date for Big-E entries has passed. If the Big-E does not work out bring your pumpkin to the Topsfield Fair on 9/30.

9/14/2011 8:26:14 AM

Westford, MA

The "BIG E" Sept.23, 6:30 pm, in the Mallary Arena 2entries for each weigh-off must arrive between 5-5:45pm

"Each exhibitor must have sent in an entry form with a $5.00 entry fee per veg. by August 31..."


Close to your area, If you can hold it for a while they're having the 1st annual Wachusett Mountain Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off Oct. 15-16, at 2:00pm

Both listed in the NHGPGA Newsletter.

Topsfield is a real experience though.
Good Luck.
kevin

9/14/2011 10:16:42 AM

Westford, MA

Just noted another weigh-off/ fair, Wed. Sept. 21 in Durham CT Looks to be a bit south of Hartford.

9/14/2011 10:27:23 AM

Sharon, MA

I'll gladly send you an email with all the local weigh-off's. pumpconn@msn.com

There may be a lot more weigh-offs than you think. And several are right in your area.

Regards,
Steve

9/15/2011 12:51:13 PM

Sevierville,tn

go for it...We did not know what we were doing until we did it!!!1 It is always fun ....I love the folks I met!

9/15/2011 2:15:19 PM

Billerica,Massachusetts

my second year growing, i brought a 109 pounder to Topsfield----- but that was 1989 --- it's not just about the size of you pumpkin but the folks and the atmosphere!

9/15/2011 4:39:29 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Well said, TB!!! Well said!!! Peace, Wayne

9/16/2011 2:16:37 AM