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SF Bay Area, California

A little good news, the Half Moon Bay weigh off has been scheduled for October 12, 2020. Due to Covid disease pressure, it will be held at a private location outside of town with only growers in attendance. The prize structure remains intact with $7/pound for first place and a whopping $30k mega prize for a new world record. More details and on-line signup is available at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/47th-safeway-world-championship-pumpkin-weigh-off-half-moon-bay-registration-115924688865

8/9/2020 10:50:10 AM

Liberty nc

That is crazy

8/10/2020 5:14:30 PM

Parker, CO

nice!

8/11/2020 9:52:30 PM

North Of The Border

That would mean a world record would be $48,372.90, even if you just beat the previous by .1 pounds! Imagine the money from a 2800 pounder! I could use $49,600!

That should be enough to cover growing costs, right?

I wish fairs near me paid that much. The best prize money is 2000 for first, and 1700 pounders often win it, so about $1.50 per pound.

8/13/2020 10:52:01 AM