Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
"Celebrating 37 Years of Giant Pumpkin Growing in
Utah"
1990 - 2026
Join the fun at the Center Street Giant Pumpkin Festival! Happening October 3rd, 2026 on Historic Center Street in Logan, Utah. Check out the vendor market, bursting with fresh food flavors and one-of-a-kind finds. Bring the whole family for a day filled with pumpkin themed food, fun, and GIANT memories to be made. Don't miss out on this special annual event right here in Downtown Logan!
Festival Schedule of Events
- 8:30 - 10:00: Check in for tomatoes, watermelons, gourds, etc.
- 8:30 - 10:00: Unload & check in for giant pumpkins. (Late arrivals not accepted)
- 10:30 - 12:00: Judging of pumpkins.
- 11:00 - 11:30: Youth Giant Pumpkin Division
- 11:30 - 12:00: Specialty Category Division (Tomatoes, Watermelon, Gourds, etc.)
- 12:00: Youth and Specialty Winners Announced
- 12:30 - 4:00: UGPG Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off
- 4:00 - 4:30: Photo Opportunity
- 4:30: Center Street Giant Pumpkin Winner Announced
- 5:00 - 7:00: Photo Op with Winner
- 6:00 - 7:00: Pumpkin pick-up begins
Registration Info
Step 2: UGPG Entry Form
Complete the online UGPG Entry Form for each fruit/vegetable you are entering. Register online by Sept 28th for a Goodie Bag!
Entry FormPayout Info
- 1st Place: $5 per pound
- 2nd Place: $2500
- 3rd Place: $1500
- 4th Place: $1000
- 5th Place: $600
- 6th Place: $500
- 7th Place: $400
- 8th Place: $300
- 9th Place: $200
- 10th Place: $100
- Howard Dill Award: $250
- Biggest Squash Award: $100
- People's Choice Award: $250
- Vegetable Categories: $50 each
Location & Hotel
Location: West Center Street, Logan, Utah. Free to Spectators!
View Logan Map | View Festival Map
Hotel Booking
Single King or Double Queen - $TBA
Booking dates: Oct 2 - Oct 3, 2026.
Cut-off date: TBA
Call: 1-435-753-3000
Book OnlineAbout The Event
The Giant Pumpkin Festival will be going on all day and The Utah Giant Pumpkin Growers are thrilled to be a part of that event. There will be vendors as well as many food trucks with great offerings. Event will also include children's activities, a scavenger hunt and more. Free to the public. 11:00am to 7:00 pm.
Youth Division: We will have a separate weigh-off for kids to encourage growing and reward children for their efforts in the garden. For this reason, we have a Youth Division for entrants 15 and younger. No entry fee or club membership is required to enter the Youth Division.