Once again the prince Edward County Pumpkin Growers are please to host Pumpkinfest 2024, on October 19th. We are looking forward to catching up with all our GVGO friends. The schedule and prize list will be the same as last season with an update to the GVGO vegetable of the year. Check out the website at https://www.pecpumpkinfest.com/

The 2024 Prince Edward County Pumpkin Growers Annual seed auction is this Saturday night February 3rd on Big Pumpkins. PECPG 2023-24 Auction Final.pdf (b(http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Attachments/PECPG%202023-24%20Auction%20Final.pdf)igpumpkins.com)(http://bigpumpkins.com)(http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Attachments/PECPG%202023-24%20Auction%20Final.pdf)

We are now in the home streach for the Prince Edward County Pumpkinfest, in beautiful Wellington Ontario. It will be held this coming Saturday, October 14th. We will be back at the public school this year. The popular Parade of the giants is back again this year starting at 10:30 from the arena parking lot. Please check our the web site for the updated prize list and schedual of events. as of writing this the 2023 schedual is not published yet but the 2023 schedual for the key times remain the same. We look forward to seeing all of our pumpkin friends on Saturday! https://www.pecpumpkinfest.com/

I’m working on a dinner meeting for Friday night in Belleville (April14th). Andy Wolf will be attending. Im thinking 6:30 ish. likely on if the pub style restaurants. please RSVP to me directly if you plan to attend. I will attempt to make a reservation

I will be organizing a bulk purchase of RTI (WOW) Mycorrhizae for those that want this option. We wont have a final price until we have total numbers. if i get 20 lbs total orders, its around $20/ pound. if we get 50lbs of orders its around $18/ lb I will also organize pick up of supplies from Bio ag such as black earth humic acid and kelp meal. Right now I'm just trying to determine interest. send me an email to j.vincent@xplornet.ca if you are interested in above.

The Prince Edward County pumpkin Growers will be holding a live auction on Bigpumpkins.com this Saturday night, February 11th at 8:00PM. All proceeds go to fund the weigh off at Wellington. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Attachments/PECPG_Auction_2023.pdf

Hello fellow GVGO’s. The Prince Edward County Annual Seed sale is up and running. We are offering a great collection of seeds from the top pumpkins grown this year in Canada as well as some of the past champions along with lots of other giant veggie choices. Please check it out!

The Prince Edward Pumpkin Growers are pleased to announce that the Pumpkinfest in Wellington ON will be a full go this year with the parade of the giants! We would like feedback from as many growers as possible if they plan to participate in the weigh-off and parade as the numbers have varied greatly over the last two years. If at this stage you plan to attend, please drop me an email at j.vincent@xplornet.ca Please see attached prize package for 2022, including a bonus for a new Canadian Record Pumpkin, weighed at Wellington! Total Prize money offered $13,700! Check out our new website: https://www.pecpumpkinfest.com/

Please join us on bigpumpkins.com for our annual seed auction to benefit the Prince Edward County Pumpkinfest in Wellington Ontario!

As promised we have a new enhanced prize list for Wellington for 2021. We are basically doubling the prize money for AGP and squash! This has been made possible with your generous donations of seeds for both our annual seed sale and winter auction. We are also pleased to announce a new Platinum sponsor, Tri County Inspections. With their cooperation we have added a Bonus of $5000 for a new Canadian Record over 2000 lbs weighed at Wellington!. If the prize is not claimed in 2021, it will remain for 2022. October 16th is just around the corner. We are asking for as much preregistration as possible. This years registration fee is $30. There is a link on the site to down load a form that can be completed and emailed back to us. Prepayment of registration fees can be made by e-transfer or PayPal at j.vincent@xplornet.ca The new prize list can be viewed on our new web site: PEC PUMPKINFEST Please take the time to view Tri County inspections site: Home Inspection | Ontario | Tri County Inspection We look forward to seeing everyone on October 16th!

The 25th anniversary of the Prince Edward County Pumpkinfest will be held this year in Wellington, ON., on October 16th, 2021. Because of the evolving situation with Covid-19, we will be following a similar protocol to last year. We are asking for preregistrations and advance payment of the entry fees to reduce personal contact for the staff. Unfortunately, the festival will be limed to the weigh-off similar to last year and no parade..:( On a positive note, we will be enhancing the prize package this year, including a significat Prize if we set a Canadian Record over 2000 lbs! stay tuned for more information!

Tonight, Saturday, January 30th is the annual fundraising auction on Bigpumpkins.com for The Prince Edward County Pumpkin Growers in support of the weighoff in Wellington Ontario. Come check out the huge lineup of all sorts of giant veggies. Come join your hosts, Chris Lyons, Russ Landry and John Vincent for a few hrs of fun and rating money for the weighoff!

Once again folks we are offering the Prince Edward County Pumpkin Growers Annual seed sale to support the weigh off in Wellington Ontario. We have an excellent line of of seeds. Please review and let me know if you have questions and orders.

Please see attached info on the upcoming weigh off at Wellington. Please click on the link for preregistration

This season has been a challenge for many reasons and as such the organizers of PEC Pumpkinfest in Wellington have been reluctant to release our final plans, pending charging government regulations. As of now, the public festival as well as the parade etc. are cancelled. The Prince Edward County Pumpkin Growers, will be hosting a private (GPC sanctioned) weigh off on October 17th, same Saturday as in the past. We have to review the prize structure as of yet, but it will be similar to past years. Unfortunately, because of the new restrictions of 25 people maximum at a public event, we will be weighing by appointment and streaming the entire weigh off over the internet. We will be asking at all fruit be preregistered and we will schedule a time for your fruit to be weighed. We will have the area cordoned off and allow one or two trucks in the weigh off area at a given time. If you are waiting for your weigh off slot, you will be asked to remain in your vehicle. Once you enter the weigh off area, you will be unloaded, weighed/ measured and reloaded, at which time you will need to exit the weigh off and allow the next appointment. At the end of the event we will hold a virtual awards presentation, and prize money cheques will be mailed out. As the Covid-19 situation is ever evolving, please assume that some of this format may change and check back often for updates. We will publish a preregistration form here which can be printed off, scanned and returned, or if you don't have that ability, just email me the info and we will attempt to organize this mess! I will also be sending an email with the form to all prior participants. I appreciate this is not an ideal situation and your patients and co-operation will be much appreciated.

Looking for bulk AG Pumpkin seeds for 4-H fundraiser. Any quantity accepted. Looking for 4-600 total seeds. Seeds have to be from 600 + lb pumpkins with closed pollination's. They should be of good shape and we need a picture of the pumpkin. Please contact me if you can help.

Ive had a few inquires regarding local accommodations for the spring seminar. There are lots of local hotels, however Belleville hotels have become increasingly expensive since the casino went in. If you are coming from the East, The Hampton Inn is very nice in Napanee. Coming from the West, the Ramada in Trenton is pretty good. Both of these are more reasonably priced than the Belleville hotels. If anyone needs more information, feel free to contact me. On another note, there has been some interest in getting together for some food and fellowship the night before. If you are coming in Friday night and would like to join in, let me know and i will keep you in the loop! j.vincent@xplornet.ca

After a few years sabbatical, i will be growing a couple pumpkins in 2020. I plan to keep things as simple as possible with just the two The seeds have not been finalized . The short list includes the 2005 Haist, 1911 Urena, 2114 Wallace, 1871 Bryson and the 1884 Crews. I started the prep last fall on two 850 ft2 planting sites. Unfortunately I didn't get everything i had planned on completed in the fall. Hopefully, i will be able to get in there early. I will be building much larger clotches than in the past. Likely close to 200ft2 each. I'm planning on in ground as well as above ground heat.

Hi Folks. The PECPG annual seed sale has started and will continue for the rest of this growing season. Check out our awesome lineup of the top seeds from Ontario and Quebec, including proven and promising seeds from years past. We have some awesome Orange seeds, squash, field pumpkin, and tomato available as well: http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Attachments/PECPG%20Seed%20sale%202019-20.pdf The proceeds from the seed sale goes directly to fund the Prince Edward County Pumpkinfest weigh off in beautiful Wellington , ONId like to take this opportunity to thank all the growers that donated to the sale and to all the buyers who support this cause. You can check out our web site at: http://www.pec.on.ca/pumpkinfest/ You can also check out our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/PrinceEdwardCountyPumpkinfest/

The PECPG seed auction went very well last night! Thank you to all who attended, bid and bought lots! Also, a big thank you to the seed donars and to Chris Lyons and Russ Landry for all their help! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Prince Edward County Pumpkin Growers annual seed auction, to benefit the Wellington Weigh off! We have a great line up of all types of giant vegetables and top Giant Pumpkin genetics from around the world! Please plan to Join your hosts, John Vincent, Chris Lyons and Russ Landry for a fun evening and some great seeds! Details: http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Attachments/PECPG_2019-20_Auction.pdf