Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off continues to be one of the most anticipated parts of the festival, and we truly hope you’ll plan to be part of it again this year. The event is open to more than just pumpkins. We also encourage entries of squash, gourds, and tomatoes, with awards recognizing exceptional produce in each category. All entries will be inspected when they arrive, and the official weigh-in will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by the awards ceremony. On-site registration will take place from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on the day of the event. We kindly ask that all entries remain on display throughout the festival, with pickup scheduled between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Main Competition: Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off (1st-4th Place)
1st Place: $2,500
2nd Place: $1,500
3rd Place: $1,000
4th Place: $400
Total for Main Competition: $5,400
Specialty Categories
Howard Dill Award (Prettiest Pumpkin): $200
Longest Gourd: $50
Heaviest Tomato: $50
Heaviest Watermelon: $100
Bushel Gourd: $50
Heaviest Marrow: $50
Heaviest Squash: $100
Total for Specialty Categories: $600