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SUMMARY:Fort Collins Nursery's Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off & Fall Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:Giant Pumpkins • Kids Activities • Food Trucks\nJoin 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. \nClick here to see photos and winners from last year’s contest. \nClick here to see a list of competition results from previous years. \nClick here to read what the local media had to say about weigh-offs from past years. \n  \n \n  \nCompetition Categories & Prizes\n\nHeaviest Pumpkin \n\nHeaviest Pumpkin 1st  Place: $3\,500\nHeaviest Pumpkin 2nd Place: $1\,800\nHeaviest Pumpkin 3rd Place: $650\nHeaviest Pumpkin 4th Place: $425\nHeaviest Pumpkin 5th Place: $200\nHeaviest Pumpkin 6th Place: $100\nHeaviest Pumpkin 7th Place: $100\nHeaviest Pumpkin 8th Place: $75\nHeaviest Pumpkin 9th Place: $75\nHeaviest Pumpkin 10th Place: $75\n\n\nHeaviest Squash 1st Place: $100\nHoward Dill (Prettiest Pumpkin) 1st Place: $50\nLongest Gourd 1st Place: $50\nHeaviest Tomato 1st Place: $50\nHeaviest Watermelon 1st Place: $50\nSunflower (Tallest) 1st Place: $50\nSunflower (Biggest Head) 1st Place: $50\nKids Division (13 and under) 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place: $50 Fort Fun Gift Card & Ribbon\n\nKids Division entries will be weighed and prizes distributed before weighing the adult division entries. \nRules and Regulations\n\nGPC Rules\nOther resources\n\n\nRegistration/ Check-in\n\n\nContestants 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.\n\n \nPlease 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 here.\n \nJamboree Features\n\nFood from Schmickels Hot Dog Cart & Sunny Sky Pies: 10am – 2pm\nCoffee from Perk Mill Coffee: 10am – 2pm\nPumpkin Bowling: 10am – 2pm\nFace Painting by Valiant Designs: 10am – 2pm\n*Interactive Instrument Garden by Boredomfighters: 10am – 2pm\nTractor Hayrides: 11:30am – 2pm\n\n\n*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!  \n  \nGiant Pumpkin Donations\nThe 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 here. \n\n \n\n \n2025 Sponsors & Affiliates\n  \n\n \n \n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nSponsorship opportunities are currently available. Contact d.booth@forcollinsnursery.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://fortcollinsnursery.com/event/fort-collins-nurserys-giant-pumpkin-weigh-off-fall-jamboree-2/
LOCATION:Fort Collins Nursery\, 2121 E. Mulberry St.\, Fort Collins\, 80524
CATEGORIES:At the Nursery,Featured
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