Upcoming Events
2026 GPC INTERNATIONAL GROWER'S CONVENTION
Salt Lake City, UT

The Big Show is coming to Utah in 2026! The annual convention that brings growers from around the world will be held in Utah for the first time. More info to come. GPC Website More information to come soon.
Patch Tour 2025

The UGPG annual patch tour will be held August 2nd, 2025. Stay tuned for more info contact us at utahgiantpumpkingrowers@gmail.com
Utah State Fair Giant Pumpkin Contest

Lots of fun planned for the second year of this weigh off during the Utah State Fair September 7, 2025 @ 4 PM (mountain time). If you have an early or extra pumpkin bring it to our official GPC weigh off that takes place right during the state fair. 300,000 people will attend the fair and many will see the fruits of your labors as it will be on display through the duration of the fair. Pumpkin drop off will be Sept 4 and pickup will be after Sept 14.
The Center Street Giant Pumpkin Festival

An amazing family event September 27th, 2025 @ 11 AM (mountain time). This event will crown the Center Street Giant with a $5000 first prize. Who will take home the championship belt this year? Year three of this event promises to not disappoint. There will be 3+ blocks of small town fall fun for families. Plenty of vendors, food, free movies, and more. 40,000 people attended last year. Stay tuned for more info Festival Website
Gateway's Giant Pumpkinpalooza and Zombie Walk

A fun and unique giant pumpkin/Halloween event October 11th, 2025 @ 11 AM (mountain time). This event will award the prestigious orange jacket. Who will leave here in style this year? There will be costume contests, a zombie walk, pie eating contests, kid's pumpkin decorating and other fun activities. You never know what will have at this fun fall event, you will want to be there.
Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta

The Annual Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta will be held October 18th, 2025 @ 10 AM (mountain time). Grow, grow, grow your boat and bring it to race across the lake.
Hee Haw Farms Utah Giant Pumpkin Drop

The 17th Annual Utah Giant Pumpkin Drop will be held October 25th, 2025 @ 12 PM (mountain time). You won't want to miss this end of year party as pumpkins drop from high above for charity.
Feast With the Beasts

The Annual Thanksgiving event will be held November 27th, 2025 @ 10 AM (mountain time). More info to come.
Past Events
Hee Haw Farms Utah Giant Pumpkin Drop

The 15th Annual Utah Giant Pumpkin Drop will be held October 28th, 2023 @ 12 PM (mountain time). You won't want to miss this end of year party as pumpkins drop from high above for charity.
Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta

The Annual Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta will be held October 14th, 2023 @ 11 AM (mountain time). Grow, grow, grow your boat and bring it to race across the lake.
Feast With the Beasts

The Annual Thanksgiving event will be held November 23rd, 2023 @ 10 AM (mountain time). The yearly event at Hogle Zoo will be different this year as our favorite elephants will have a new home. Fun new changes to the event are underway with more info to come.
The Center Street Giant Pumpkin Festival

A new weigh off up in the great North will be held September 23rd, 2023 @ 12 PM (mountain time). This event will crown the Center Street Giant.
Gateway's Giant Pumpkinpalooza

A new weigh off in the heart of Salt Lake City will be held October 7th, 2023 @ 12 PM (mountain time). This weigh off feature a lot of fun new events.