OUR MISSION
The GVGO is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growing of giant vegetables for the purpose of competition, display and enjoyment. We are a family oriented group of gardening enthusiasts, formed to unite all the giant vegetable growers of Ontario & Canada by promoting and sharing our vast knowledge and experience with all growers.
As Canada's largest Giant Vegetable Club, we would like to extend our hand out to all the growers of Ontario and throughout the world to help our members understand the importance of good gardening practices & to help them reach their goals……Good Luck.
Mike Demars Memorial
2026 Mike DeMars Memorial Tomato Contest
The 2026 Mike DeMars Memorial Tomato Contest has launched. Register by May 23rd to join - email Bob MacKenzie at mackenzi@bmts.com
Prizes: The team with the heaviest combined weight of eligible tomatoes wins $50 per team member. The grower who submits the single heaviest tomato overall will receive an additional $150 prize!
There will be a $350 bonus prize if an officially recognized world record tomato is entered in the contest.
WELCOME TO GVGO!
Welcome to the Giant Vegetable Growers of Ontario (GVGO) website!
The GVGO is Canada's largest gardening club, focusing on growing giant pumpkins & many other varieties of giant vegetables. Here you will find all the info you need to get you & your family started growing giant vegetables.
Join Us & receive free seeds to get you going on the right track & use our discussion board to ask experienced growers for their help & advice! .... FIND OUT MORE!
2027 GVGO MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE!
2027 Membership: Jan 1, 2027* - Dec 31, 2027
*To receive a 2027 Seed Pack, membership must be paid by February 15, 2027
*Must be paid by May 1, 2027 to be eligible for 2027 contests.
2027 Weigh Off Details will be posted in the spring when confirmed/available
Festival de Citrouille D'Argenteiul
Port Elgin Pumpkinfest
PEC Pumpkinfest
2026 has been a great year at our supported weigh offs! Find the current list of weigh off results here:
