NJ Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off

The Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off will return to the Salem County Fairgrounds, Sunday, October 14^th at 12pm.  Cash prizes awarded to the top ten heaviest Giant Pumpkins.

 Woodstown, NJ; Giant pumpkin growers and pumpkin enthusiast have been planting seeds, watering, and fertilizing and burying vines from spring to fall, as they prepare for their moment in the spot light. Pumpkin growers and backyard gardeners are being invited to bring their heaviest pumpkin out to the South Jersey Pumpkin Show Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off on Sunday, October 14^th, at the Salem County Fairgrounds, Woodstown, New Jersey.  Festival goer will have an opportunity to meet the growers and walk around the pumpkins and take many pictures. The growers will be on hand to talk about the hard work that goes into growing giant pumpkins and how they save seeds for 2019.

 If you’re a pumpkin grower this is a great late season opportunity to show off your prize pumpkin and potentially win a portion of the cash prize money up for grabs. Pumpkins can be grown in New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania.   These giant pumpkins will start arriving at the Festival fairgrounds on Sunday from 9am to 11:30am.  Weigh Off will start at noon and giant pumpkins will be on exhibit until 5pm.  Pumpkins must weigh at least 100 pounds to participate. All entries will be weighed on a certified scale supplied by Fairbanks Scales. Contest is free to enter, and growers can find full details at www.sjpumpkinshow.com or call 856-765-0118.

The Big Pumpkin Weigh Off is showcased at the South Jersey Pumpkin Show three-day family fall festival, now in its 15^th year.  Festivalgoers will enjoy artists, craftsmen, contests, costumed dog parade, amusement rides, and pumpkin themed activities, Headless Horsemen, Wine Sampling and Fall Home Show.  Free admission and parking are $5.00 a carload.