4th Annual Weigh-Off

Center Street Giant Pumpkin Festival - Logan, UT

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
Center Street Pumpkin Logo

Registration Info

Step 1: Join UGPG

Required for competition (except Youth Division age 15 and younger).

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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 Form

Step 3: GPC Registration

Pre-register on BigPumpkins.com.

GPC Register

Read the Official Rules

Payout 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!

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Hotel Booking

Single King or Double Queen - $TBA

Booking dates: Oct 2 - Oct 3, 2026.
Cut-off date: TBA

Call: 1-435-753-3000

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About 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.