Last year, growers competed for over $6,000 in cash prizes and awards in multiple prize categories. The 2023 prize package is dependent on the amount of sponsorship dollars we can secure but our goal is to match last year’s package.

Competition Categories (Anticipated. Please check our event page on website in early October for confirmed competition categories and prizes).

Heaviest Pumpkin
Heaviest Pumpkin 1st  Place:
Heaviest Pumpkin 2nd Place:
Heaviest Pumpkin 3rd Place:
Heaviest Pumpkin 4th Place:
Heaviest Pumpkin 5th Place:
Heaviest Pumpkin 6th Place:
Heaviest Pumpkin 7th Place:
Heaviest Pumpkin 8th Place:
Heaviest Pumpkin 9th Place:
Heaviest Pumpkin 10th Place:
Heaviest Squash 1st Place:
Howard Dill (Prettiest Pumpkin) 1st Place:
Longest Gourd 1st Place:
Heaviest Tomato 1st Place:
Heaviest Watermelon 1st Place:
Sunflower (Tallest) 1st Place:
Sunflower (Biggest Head) 1st Place:
Kids Division (13 and under) 1st, 2nd, 3rd place: Ribbon & Prize

Registration/ Check-in
Contestants may register and check in between 10-11am. Weighing will begin at approximately 11:30. Contestants are encouraged to check in early so we can begin weighing in a timely fashion. Registration forms are available at Fort Collins Nursery the day of the event.