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Joliet, IL

due to some sponsors backing out we have to reduce and adjust the weigh off prize structure this year. The Bengtsons graciously provide the first place prize of $4000. 
second place will be $1000
third place will be $500
fourth place will be $300
fifth place will be $200

Howard Dill Award will get $50 and a the GPC Plaque.

I just wanted to put this out as I have had multiple inquiries on prize structure. There is still a possibility that more prize money will be added. We will make changes if the prize money increases and post this if so, but for now we wanted to be fair that everyone knows so they can plan accordingly to which weigh off they decide to bring their pumpkins too.
Thanks,
Jeff Shenoha

9/2/2014 7:03:03 PM

Joliet, IL

additional info:

www.pumpkinfarm.com for info for the farm and directions.

weighoff registration is 8 to 10:00 am and weighoff at noon Sept 28th.
all growers who enter a pumpkin will receive a free family pass for 4 to the farm, and if you check out the site there is a lot of cool things to see and do for both kids and adults. 

there is a $25 registration fee to weigh one official pumpkin and one exhibition pumpkin. additional pumpkins will cost $25 a piece to weigh.

thats about it. hope to see you there.
shazzy

9/3/2014 10:32:12 AM

Southeast Wisconsin

Shazzy,

I live in Southeast WI and I don't believe their are any weigh off in my area. I was thinking about coming down their to Homer Glen. I don't have any record breakers, just would like to show what I have grown. Is there a catagory for Field Pumpkin?


Thanks

9/13/2014 10:39:04 AM

Roselle, IL GJGEM@sbcglobal.net

We offer no prize money for field pumpkins. You will be able to get an official weight..Stop on down, as long as you are not a packers fan..LOL

9/14/2014 8:17:08 AM

aurora, IL

Shazzy,
Thank you for posting this need to know info. :)

9/15/2014 10:45:00 AM

stoughton WI

do they keep your pumpkin if you win

9/15/2014 10:22:49 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Still a great pay-out Jeff.

9/15/2014 11:04:44 PM

Princeton Kentucky

Shazzy or George, No pumpkins here but two W. melons,(1 official, 1 exh), 1 Giant Rutabaga and 1 long gourd I would like to get officially weighed...$25.00 a pop? Cha Ching!! Any Melon Prize money? Thanks for any Info. Hope to see you all up there!!

9/16/2014 2:58:58 PM

Princeton Kentucky

Long gourd measured of course and will you all have a steel tape up there. I'll have one in my truck if need be for your inspection.

9/16/2014 3:00:39 PM

Roselle, IL GJGEM@sbcglobal.net

Bring what you want down and we will weigh it..Just giant pumpkin prize $. $25 covers 2 pumpkins.. We can weigh the other stuff prior to 12 noon at no additional cost.. If you grow the heaviest pumpkin, it is to stay at Bengtsons until halloween. At that point, you can come back to get it or we will send back the seeds

9/16/2014 4:38:11 PM

Roselle, IL GJGEM@sbcglobal.net

People bringing the most will get loaded up last..People bringing the least, going the furthest distance home will get loaded up 1ST

9/16/2014 4:42:27 PM

Princeton Kentucky

Thanks For the additional Info George!!

9/16/2014 8:45:12 PM

Joliet, IL

good info George.....i havent checked this board since original posts

9/19/2014 8:00:49 PM