The Great Pumkpin Weigh-Off at the Irvine Park Ralroad!

THE GREAT PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF

Join us on Saturday, September 24th to see if the local pumpkin growers have what it takes to win a prize for growing the biggest pumpkin. Cash prizes will be awarded.

On this day only, we’ll have a live band and a lot of giant pumpkins. All Pumpkin Patch activities will be open and can be enjoyed by all visitors.

CONTEST

Date: Saturday, September 24, 2016
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

PRIZE MONEY

1st Place: $2,500.00
2nd Place: $1,000.00
3rd Place: $500.00
4th Place: $300.00
5th Place: $100.00

Prettiest Pumpkin: $100.00 Gift Card
Ugliest Pumpkin: $100.00 Gift Card

Youngest Grower: $100.00 Gift Card
Oldest Grower: $100.00 Gift Card

OFFICIAL RULES

• The top 5 pumpkins must remain at Irvine Park Railroad through Monday, September 26th to be part of a special display. At the conclusion of the event, growers may collect their pumpkins and seeds.
• Pumpkins must be grown, cared for, and entered by the weigh-off contestant.
• Each contestant is limited to one entry.
• In the event of a tie, prize money will be distributed equally among the tied parties.
• Decisions of the judges are final in all cases.

DELIVERY OF ENTRIES

Growers are responsible for bringing their entries to the weigh-off by 8:00 am. Weigh-off staff will move pumpkins by forklift. All entries will be handled with care.

PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Pre-registration is due by September 17th. Please pre-register so we have an accurate count of entries. Your cooperation will help us run a well-organized event.

For additional information and to pre-register: http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/great-pumpkin-weigh-off/

Good morning, Pumpkinistas!

Although the Pumpkinmania! Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off & Contest will not be held this year, I am happy to help promote The Great Pumpkin Weigh-off at the Irvine Park Railroad! I hope that you will help support this "great" effort and participate!

Good luck!
Stuart