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4-H Giant Pumpkin Contest Weigh-In

• Saturday, October 19, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Back in June, youth under 18 years of age (4-H members and non-members) entered a contest to grow a giant pumpkin, using Big Moose variety pumpkin seeds, provided by CCE Cayuga. Now it's time to see the results!

Join us at the Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum in Auburn as we weigh the pumpkin entries to see who will win the 2024 4-H Giant Pumpkin Contest!  Winners will be named for heaviest pumpkin and widest circumference. Prizes to be determined.

Late Entries

It's not too late to sign up to bring your giant pumpkin to the competition - if you are between 5-18 and grew Big Moose variety pumpkins this year email Sara at smw352@cornell.edu to be added to the roster.

Contest Rules:

1. Participants must be under the age of 18 as of January 1, 2024.
2. One pumpkin per participant may be entered in the contest.
3. Pumpkins entered in the contest must be Big Moose variety. They do not need to be grown from the seeds provided by CCE Cayuga.
4. Participants must have provided the majority of the care for the pumpkin plant.
5. Participants must have made the majority of the decisions about plant care.
6. Fertilizers and pesticides must be used safely, appropriately, and according to label directions.
7. Participants should be ready to describe how the plant was cared for and why to the judges at the event.
8. Participants are responsible for transporting pumpkins to the event.
9. Pumpkins should be free of excess plant material and dirt.
10. Circumference will be measured at the largest point.
11. Judges decisions are final.

Fee

FREE for spectators!
Late Entries: $5 for 4-H members, $10 for non-4-H Members

Location

Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum
6880 East Lake Road (Rt. 38A across from Emerson Park, Owasco)
Auburn, New York 13021

Last updated October 6, 2024