4-H Giant Pumpkin Contest Registration Deadline

Monday, June 1, 2026, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Think that you can grow the biggest pumpkin? 4-H of Cayuga County would like to see you try! Youth under 18 years of age (4-H members and non-members) are invited to register now to join this contest to grow the biggest pumpkin. Weigh-in will be on Saturday, October 17, 2025 from 10:00-11:00 am (weigh in is promptly at 10:30 am) at the Ward O'Hara Agricultural Museum in Auburn. A winner will be named for heaviest pumpkin. Prizes to be determined.

Please complete one registration for each participant. Registration fee includes 2 Big Max seedlings. Payment can be made by PayPal or in the office. Seeds may be picked up in the office, 248 Grant Avenue in Auburn, after registration fees are paid.

Contest Rules:

Participants must be under the age of 18 as of January 1, 2026.
One pumpkin per participant may be entered in the contest.
Pumpkins entered in the contest must be Big Max variety. They do not need to be grown from the seeds provided with the registration fee.
Participants must provide the majority of the care for the pumpkin plant.
Participants must make the majority of the decisions about plant care.
Fertilizers and pesticides must be used safely, appropriately, and according to label directions.
Participants should be ready to describe how the plant was cared for and why to the judges at the event.
Participants are responsible for transporting pumpkins to the event.
Pumpkins should be free of excess plant material and dirt.
Circumference will be measured at the largest point.
Judges decisions are final.