Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off
Spring Hope, N.C.
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The Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival is excited to welcome the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth back to Spring Hope.
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This Weigh-off will include Atlantic Giant Pumpkins, Watermelons, and local staple, Sweet Potatoes.
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OCTOBER 2, 2021
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Location:
Historic Downtown Spring Hope, NC
(exact location TBD)
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Schedule of Events:
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7:00 AM - Fruit Unloading Begins
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8:00 AM - Registration Opens
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$10 cash fee per grower
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9:00 AM - Weigh-Off Begins
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Awards will begin promptly after the last entry is weighed.
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THIS IS A GPC SANCTIONED EVENT
ALL RULES AND PROCEDURES APPLY
2020 SPONsors
Category Sponsor: Giant Pumpkin

2020 Giant Pumpkin Winner
Kerry Gross, of Thomas, West Virginia with his 1661.5 Giant Pumpkin
category prizes
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Atlantic Giant Pumpkin:
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​1st Place: $1000
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2nd Place: $500
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3rd Place: $250
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Watermelon:
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​1st Place: $1000
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2nd Place: $500
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3rd Place: $250
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Sweet Potato: $500
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​Hubert Vester Auto Group Champion's of the Field Award
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Bushel Gourd:
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​1st Place: 250
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Long Gourd:
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​1st Place: $50
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Field Pumpkin:
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$50
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Tomato:
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$25​
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Ribbons will be given 1-10th on
Giant Pumpkins.
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Howard Dill Award will be presented.
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Plaque for heaviest overall pumpkin.
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Plaque for heaviest squash.
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Special Thanks to:
A & J Electric Forklift - Bailey, NC
Use of Forklift
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Lamm Farms - Sims, NC
Decorations
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Williams Plant Farm - Sims, NC
Decorations
Champions of the Field
