Fort Collins Nursery’s Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off & Fall Jamboree
Schedule
Sat Oct 12 2024 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
2121 E Mulberry St, Fort Collins, CO, United States, Colorado 80524 | Fort Collins, CO
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Giant Pumpkins • Kids Activities • Food TrucksJoin us for Fort Collins Nursery’s 16th Annual Giant Pumpkin Contest on Saturday, October 12th. We are an officially sanctioned contest site for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth which brings a whole new level of competition and some truly staggering entries! Growers will compete for $8,100 in cash prizes and awards in multiple prize categories. This event is free and open to the public.
Competition Categories & Prizes
Heaviest Pumpkin
Heaviest Pumpkin 1st Place: $4,000
Heaviest Pumpkin 2nd Place: $2,000
Heaviest Pumpkin 3rd Place: $750
Heaviest Pumpkin 4th Place: $475
Heaviest Pumpkin 5th Place: $225
Heaviest Pumpkin 6th Place: $125
Heaviest Pumpkin 7th Place: $50
Heaviest Pumpkin 8th Place: $25
Heaviest Pumpkin 9th Place: $25
Heaviest Pumpkin 10th Place: $25
Heaviest Squash 1st Place: $100
Howard Dill (Prettiest Pumpkin) 1st Place: $50
Longest Gourd 1st Place: $50
Heaviest Tomato 1st Place: $50
Heaviest Watermelon 1st Place: $50
Sunflower (Tallest) 1st Place: $50
Sunflower (Biggest Head) 1st Place: $50
Kids Division (13 and under) 1st, 2nd, 3rd place: $50 Fort Fun Gift Card & Ribbon
*Kids Division entries will be weighed and prizes distributed before weighing the adult division entries.
Rules and Regulations
GPC Rules
GPC Rules: https://gpc1.org/about/rules/
Other Resources: https://gpc1.org/about/resources/
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.
Please note a $10.00 scale fee for each fruit is charged for non club members. Non-members can learn more about joining the Rocky Mountain Giant Vegetable Growers club at https://www.coloradopumpkins.com/become-a-member.
Jamboree Features
Food from Schmickels Hot Dog Cart & Sunny Sky Pies: 10am – 3pm
Coffee from Perk Mill Coffee: 10am – 3pm
Pumpkin Bowling: 10am – 2pm
Face Painting by Valiant Designs: 10am – 2pm
*Interactive Instrument Garden by Boredomfighters: 10am – 2pm
Tractor Hayrides: 11:30am – 2pm
*The Instrument Garden is an immersive musical experience designed for people of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds. Get hands on with beat pads, keyboards, synthesizers and music making software while you collaborate and create with our team of professional, local musicians and beat makers. We encourage you to stop by and experience the wonder of the Garden! If your child (or you!) has ever expressed interest in making beats, DJ-ing, and music in general…this is your chance to get hands on!
Giant Pumpkin Donations
The Gardens on Spring Creek is looking for giant pumpkins and gourds to display at their Pumpkins on Parade event. If you are a grower who is willing to donate to their display, you can receive fun perks like free event tickets, grower recognition, and cash payments for larger donations. More information at https://www.fcgov.com/gardens/files/2024-pumpkin-donation-handout-2.pdf?1725913361
2024 Sponsors & Affiliates
Impello Biosciences
https://www.facebook.com/impellobiosciences
Fort Fun
https://www.facebook.com/FortFunFortCollins/
Bank of Colorado
https://www.facebook.com/bankofcolorado/
Conexus Insurance
https://www.facebook.com/ConexusInsurance
North Forty News
https://www.facebook.com/northfortynews/
Signarama
https://www.facebook.com/SignaramaFortCollinsCO/
Valpak
https://www.facebook.com/valpakcolorado/
Botanical Interests
https://www.facebook.com/BotanicalInterests/
Neptune's Harvest Organic Fertilizer
https://www.facebook.com/neptunesharvest
Lumber Jack & Jill Tree Service
https://www.facebook.com/LumberJJTreeService/
Rocky Mountain Bagel Works
https://www.facebook.com/Rocky-Mountain-Bagel-Works-1605863916336798
Pedersen Toyota
https://www.facebook.com/PedersenToyota
Horner Painting
https://www.facebook.com/HornerPaintingInc
Retail Control Systems (RCS)
https://www.facebook.com/retailcontrolsystems
Rocky Mountain Giant Vegetable Growers
https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoPumpkins
Giant Pumpkin Commonwealth
https://www.facebook.com/greatpumpkincommonwealth
Fort Collins Nursery
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Where is it happening?
2121 E Mulberry St, Fort Collins, CO, United States, Colorado 80524Event Location & Nearby Stays:
