We grow pumpkins every year at my house. We are always so excited for them to be anything bigger than a soccer ball size. I cannot imagine the joy in growing these big huge monster pumpkins that will compete for cash prizes in Fort Collins.

You are invited to the Fort Collins Nursery’s 8th Annual Giant Pumpkin Contest Sunday, October 2nd from 10am to 3pm. They are an officially sanctioned contest site for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth which will bring some really, really serious entries! Growers will compete for cash prizes in places 1st through 5th. 1st place receives $1700.

There will also be live music and a beer tent, unicorn pony cart, pumpkin bowling, a hot dog cart, face painting and more. Check out the amazing winners from last year by clicking here.

If you want to compete, you'll need to register between 10-11am. Contestant details can be found here. My soccer ball pumpkins won't make the cut this year, but hey, gives me something to work on for next year.

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