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2014 Giant Pumpkin Contest
October 4, 2014 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Our Annual Giant Pumpkin Contest is on Saturday, October 4th this year from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bring your own pumpkins to win cash prizes for the heaviest fruit:
- 1st Place: $500
- 2nd Place: $200
- 3rd Place: $100
- 4th Place: $50
- 5th Place: $25
This is a family-friendly event so bring the whole family out for some serious fun! We will have face painting from Best Face Painter, food demonstrations with the International Dutch Oven Society, Cookies & Cider, along with FREE Unicorn Rides & Pumpkin Bowling for the kids!
It is free to enter, just bring your entry to Fort Collins Nursery Oct. 4th at 10 a.m. to register and weigh-in your pumpkin. One (1) entry per person please. All entries must be received by 1 p.m. Winners will be announced at 2:00 p.m., you must be present to win!
It should be a beautiful autumn day, see you here!
Need growing tips? Check this out: Growing Pumpkins
NOTE: We WILL NOT be judging Giant Sunflowers this year.
Directions to the Nursery
Originally published on July 14th, 2014. Updated on October 5th, 2015.