SeptOberfest Pumpkin Derby Hosted by Scouting America
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π SeptOberfest Pumpkin Derby π
Hosted by Scouting America
π Sunday, October 5, 2025
π Heritage Park, Wabasha
Get ready for gourd-speed thrills at the annual SeptOberfest Pumpkin Derbyβwhere creativity meets competition in the most pumpkin-powered race of the season! Whether you're racing to win or just here for the laughs, this fall favorite is fun for all ages.
π Race Car Kit Pickup:
Pumpkin Derby Race Car Kits are available for $15.00 and include wheels, spacers, axles, and axle caps. Kits can be picked up starting September 30 at the Wabasha Kellogg Chamber of Commerce & CVB office (257 W Main Street, Wabasha). Register online here: https://www.wabashamn.org/event/pumpkin-derby/
π Schedule a pickup by calling 651-565-4158 or emailing ZGlyZWN0bHkgfCB3YWJhc2hhbW4gISBvcmc=.
Note: Limited same-day registration available as supplies last.
π¨ Derby Day Schedule β Sunday, October 5
11:00 AM β Kids Pumpkin Decorating Party
Decorate a pie pumpkin for the race or just for fun!
(Pre-decorated pumpkins welcome. Limited decorations available on site.)
11:30 AM β Pumpkin Derby Showcase & Check-In
Show off your pumpkin creation and get race-day ready!
1:00 PM β RACE TIME!
Pumpkins hit the track in two divisions: Open and Unlimited
π Open Division Rules:
One pumpkin per racer
No chassis or non-pumpkin bases (no skateboards, chairs, etc.)
Two independent axles inserted through the pumpkin with wheels attached
Pumpkins must be fully decorated, dry, and race-ready by 1 PM
π Prizes β Open Division
Best Decorated: 1st $50 | 2nd $25 | 3rd $10
Fastest Pumpkin: 1st $50 | 2nd $25 | 3rd $10
π Unlimited Division Rules:
No design restrictions (except: gravity-powered only!)
Let your imaginationβand your pumpkinβrun wild!
Winner takes all: π₯ $200 cash prize
Donβt miss the chance to roll into fall fun with friends, family, and festive flair. May the best pumpkin win! ππ
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Hosted by Scouting America
π Sunday, October 5, 2025
π Heritage Park, Wabasha
Get ready for gourd-speed thrills at the annual SeptOberfest Pumpkin Derbyβwhere creativity meets competition in the most pumpkin-powered race of the season! Whether you're racing to win or just here for the laughs, this fall favorite is fun for all ages.
π Race Car Kit Pickup:
Pumpkin Derby Race Car Kits are available for $15.00 and include wheels, spacers, axles, and axle caps. Kits can be picked up starting September 30 at the Wabasha Kellogg Chamber of Commerce & CVB office (257 W Main Street, Wabasha). Register online here: https://www.wabashamn.org/event/pumpkin-derby/
π Schedule a pickup by calling 651-565-4158 or emailing ZGlyZWN0bHkgfCB3YWJhc2hhbW4gISBvcmc=.
Note: Limited same-day registration available as supplies last.
π¨ Derby Day Schedule β Sunday, October 5
11:00 AM β Kids Pumpkin Decorating Party
Decorate a pie pumpkin for the race or just for fun!
(Pre-decorated pumpkins welcome. Limited decorations available on site.)
11:30 AM β Pumpkin Derby Showcase & Check-In
Show off your pumpkin creation and get race-day ready!
1:00 PM β RACE TIME!
Pumpkins hit the track in two divisions: Open and Unlimited
π Open Division Rules:
One pumpkin per racer
No chassis or non-pumpkin bases (no skateboards, chairs, etc.)
Two independent axles inserted through the pumpkin with wheels attached
Pumpkins must be fully decorated, dry, and race-ready by 1 PM
π Prizes β Open Division
Best Decorated: 1st $50 | 2nd $25 | 3rd $10
Fastest Pumpkin: 1st $50 | 2nd $25 | 3rd $10
π Unlimited Division Rules:
No design restrictions (except: gravity-powered only!)
Let your imaginationβand your pumpkinβrun wild!
Winner takes all: π₯ $200 cash prize
Donβt miss the chance to roll into fall fun with friends, family, and festive flair. May the best pumpkin win! ππ
#SeptOberfest #PumpkinDerby #WabashaMN #FamilyFun #FallFestival #PumpkinRace #ScoutingAmerica #WabashaEvents #PumpkinPower #FallInMinnesota #HeritageParkWabasha #WKChamberCVB #GourdTimesAhead #CreativeKids #DerbyDayFun #SmallTownBigFun #VisitWabasha #PumpkinEngineering
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