Giant Pumpkin Carving Results

The giant pumpkin weigh-off was held last night and the results were HUGE! Stan Pugh of Puyallup won first place, with his pumpkin weighing an enormous 927 lbs. The second place pumpkin weighed in at 892.5 lbs by Joel Holland of Sumner. Robin Halbert of Enumclaw had his pumpkin weighing in at 850.5 lbs placing him third.

The Jr. Giant Pumpkins division (children 18 and younger) also weighed in and had impressive weights. Emily and Annie Ulhmeyer of Olympia had a pumpkin weighing 456 lbs taking first place in the division. The second place pumpkin of Breana Barker weighed 430.5 lbs.

The first place winner of each division won $1 for every pound that the pumpkin weighed. The runners up in each division did not leave empty handed. In the adult division second place receives $500 and the third place receives $400. In the Jr. division second place wins $300 and third place wins $200.

Stop by the Pavilion and see giant pumpkin carvers at work! They will be carving away, weekend from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. under the Pavilion overhang.