Fort Collins Nursery’s Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off & Fall Jamboree

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Join us for Fort Collins Nursery’s 17th Annual Giant Pumpkin Contest on Saturday, October 11th. 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 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: TBA
Heaviest Pumpkin 2nd Place: TBA
Heaviest Pumpkin 3rd Place: TBA
Heaviest Pumpkin 4th Place: TBA
Heaviest Pumpkin 5th Place: TBA
Heaviest Pumpkin 6th Place: TBA
Heaviest Pumpkin 7th Place: TBA
Heaviest Pumpkin 8th Place: TBA
Heaviest Pumpkin 9th Place: TBA
Heaviest Pumpkin 10th Place: TBA
Heaviest Squash 1st Place: TBA
Howard Dill (Prettiest Pumpkin) 1st Place: TBA
Longest Gourd 1st Place: TBA
Heaviest Tomato 1st Place: TBA
Heaviest Watermelon 1st Place: TBA
Sunflower (Tallest) 1st Place: TBA
Sunflower (Biggest Head) 1st Place: TBA
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


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/2025-pumpkin-donation-info-sheet.pdf?1756913803


2025 Sponsors & Affiliates
Renewal by Andersen
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
Rocky Mountain Giant Vegetable Growers
https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoPumpkins
Giant Pumpkin Commonwealth
https://www.facebook.com/greatpumpkincommonwealth
Eastman Farms
Fort Collins Nursery
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