World Pumpkin Record Squashed
SAN MARTIN, CALIF. — Last year Tim and Susan Mathison delivered the record-breaking, world’s heaviest pumpkin to the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off at Uesugi Farms. At 2,032 pounds (heavier than a VW Beetle,) the huge specimen could easily squash the German-made car and flatten it like a squished bug. You can never rest on your laurels when it comes to setting world records, however. On Sept. 29, 2014 in Mainz, Germany a giant pumpkin tipped the scales at 2,096.6 lbs, breaking California’s world record. Is this the final “Big One”? Time will tell.
Here are some upcoming weigh-offs to keep an eye on:
SAN MARTIN – Uesugi Farms Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off Oct. 11-12
KENWOOD – Kunde Estate’s Giant Pumpkin Contest Oct. 11-12
UKIAH – Monster Mash Pumpkin Bash Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off Oct. 18-19 (weigh-off is Oct. 11)
HALF MOON BAY – Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off Oct. 18-19 (weigh-off is Oct. 13)
SALINAS – Borchard Farms Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off Oct. 18
AUBURN – Community Festival Giant Pumpkin Contest Oct. 18
SAN LUIS OBISPO – Great Pumpkin Contest Oct. 16
