October 5 & 6, 2024
Weigh-Off
Saturday, October 5th
Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Saturday, October 5, 2024
7:00am – 10:00 am – Check in/Register
10:00 a.m – Weigh Off Starts
The Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Fest would like the giant fruit and vegetables to stay on display through Sunday. If there is an issue with entries staying on site, the grower is to contact the Event Coordinator to make alternate arrangements.
Event Coordinators are Bill Kaberle (715)570-7133, Merle Cochran (715)323-4533, or email to: nekoosagiantpumpkinfest@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing all of the GIANT fruit and vegetables, and hopefully we will see a NEW state record set!
If you are interested in learning how to grow Giant Pumpkins or would like to become a member of the Wisconsin Giant Pumpkin Growers, please visit their website.
Entry
Wisconsin Giant Pumpkin Growers (WGPG) members can weigh one item for free. Additional entries will be $5 each. A maximum of two entries and two prize moneys per category per household are allowed. One entry per household member per category is allowed. Additional entries will be for exhibition only.
Non-members and members after June 1 will pay $20 for the first entry and $5 for each entry thereafter. Maximum 1 entry per category.
Registration
Registration will take place from 7 am to 10 am, all entrants must be in line for registration by 10 am for their fruit to qualify for competition. Please complete one weigh-off registration form per fruit.
Exhibitors must be on site and in line to register by 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Each specimen must be grown and cared for by the exhibitor.
The exhibitor must be present for the competition, unless prior arrangements are made with a site coordinator.
All pumpkins and squash must be on a pallet.
Any entry weighed in a previous competition will not be eligible for prize money.
This weigh-off is a Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC) sanctioned event and all GPC rules will be followed.
Construction
Disclaimer: Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Fest and its management, park employees, etc. are not responsible for any injury, loss or damage that may occur to the exhibitor or the exhibitor’s employees or property from any cause or conditions. The exhibitor shall obtain, at his/her own expense, insurance against any such loss, injury or damage. Promoter shall not be liable for damage that may occur to exhibitors products such as fire, water damage or acts of God.
This is a family friendly event and no alcohol is allowed inside the park.
Because of Hwy. 73 reconstruction between the south end of Nekoosa to the junction of Hwy. 54 at Port Edward's, we are not sure yet on actual arrival procedures for our Saturday October 5 weighoff. Arrivals as early as possible are requested. We plan to start unloading at 7:00 a.m., unless road reconstruction dictates otherwise. We would have someone available to unload Friday evening, by appointment, as long as unloading would be complete by 8;00p.m.
As soon as we know more road reconstruction info, Facebook and website will be updated.
