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Spring Hope, NC

The first weekend in October of each year, the town of Spring Hope, North Carolina, with a population of about 1,300, is host to more than 40,000 people who come to the National Pumpkin Festival. Held by the Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce since 1971, it includes a pumpkin weigh-in contest, a pumpkin recipe contest, and a pumpkin creations contest for children, who create pumpkin designs in 45 minutes using only props from a "surprise bag." Other events featured include a street dance, a crafts show, an antique car show, musical entertainment, a carnival, a pumpkin queen contest, and a parade.

See the link below for more information and Weigh-In Rules
www.thepumpkinfestival.com

8/14/2014 11:32:28 AM

Linwood, NC

You failed to mention that it has to come from 1 of 8 counties. Guess most of the bigger growers are out.

8/14/2014 12:08:00 PM

Linwood, NC

I looked at the rules better the second go around. They can come from anywhere. Just have to be from those 8 counties to win the regional portion. Thanks, I'll see you there. And just a heads up, we will have fruit in excess of 300 lbs.

8/14/2014 12:15:10 PM

Spring Hope, NC

Brad,

Yes, the rules for this year are much different than in years past.

We look forward to seeing you in Spring Hope this October.

8/14/2014 1:30:30 PM

Spring Hope, NC

The updated schedule for the event is as follows:

Saturday, October 4th
W. Main Street
Spring Hope, NC

Registration: 7:30-9am
Judging: 9-9:30am
Weigh off: 9:30-11:00am

Questions may be directed to Ethan Vester at Ethan.Vester@gmail.com

9/15/2014 2:00:32 PM