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Sparta, NC

Only 3 big ones at the fair 828 was the largest and I can't remember who's it was. Two others over 600 by Wallace Simmons and wife.

9/6/2003 5:45:51 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

You never mentioned before about that fair Sambo????

9/6/2003 5:56:04 PM

Sparta, NC

Sorry about that Kyle. The dixie Classic fair is Oct. 3-12 in Winston Salem if you think you might want to attend that one.

9/6/2003 7:59:00 PM

Jamestown, NY

By any chance was it Keith Peden with the 828?

Tim

9/6/2003 8:57:57 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

Allardt on the 4th, although Winston much closer.
Is it official weights?

9/6/2003 10:42:02 PM

Charlotte, North Carolina

Finally, a weigh-off closer to Charlotte. I took a two year break from pumpkin growing to work on High School, but now that the drought is over i'm going to start growing again.

9/6/2003 11:44:14 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

Hey there Nappy, I'm from Concord...good to hear from someone from my old stomping grounds.

Sambo...are the weights "official", ie: certified scales?

9/7/2003 6:32:04 AM

Appalachian Mtns.

Dixie Fair website says entry deadline was Sept. 1....:0(

9/7/2003 6:39:10 AM

Sparta, NC

I'm pretty sure they had certified scales.

9/7/2003 7:30:35 AM

Sparta, NC

The State Fair in Raleigh is Oct. 17-26 and the entry deadline is Oct. 1 . I emailed them to see if they use certified scales there. I'll let you know what I find out.

9/7/2003 7:45:37 AM

Appalachian Mtns.

I called them but they said I had to be a NC resident.
Seems dumb to limit yourself contestant wise...less Fair revenue.

9/7/2003 7:47:00 AM

Sparta, NC

Tim I believe it was Keith Peden and it was only 28 pounds short of the state record.

9/7/2003 7:47:33 AM

Oz

i agree southern. this is a region...
we wont invite them over for pie!!!
im bummed i missed that...its a good drive and a short trip.
allart is oct 2/3 any where else?

9/7/2003 4:27:33 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

Allardt weigh-off held Oct.4
VA State fair Sep. 27

9/7/2003 5:56:34 PM