The leaves are turning and fall is in the air. That means it's time to hire the crane and lift those giants out of the garden in preparation for the various weigh off events coming up in the month of October. This weekend is the iconic Port Elgin Pumpkinfest Saturday and Sunday events. Here is a link to the prize structure and rules:
https://www.pumpkinfest.org/giant-vegetables/2024-prize-structure-and-rules/
Good luck to all growers who attend Port Elgin, I hope to see you there. If you feel the need to wait and attend Woodbridge and/or Prince Edward County that's great. I'm going to try and attend these events as well but don't worry, I won't be hauling away any prize money :-)
I'll post again before each of these events so make sure you plan display the fruits of your labour and show it off!
Good Luck Everyone!
Patrick (Pat) Watson
aka TheFireGuy on GVGO site.