MN State Fair Giant Pumpkin Contest

Last week was finally the day I have been waiting for. The day I got to bring my pumpkin into the fair! To transport my pumpkin to the fair we cut it off the vine and gently rolled it onto a tarp then used the tarp to lift it onto a pallet on a trailer. We then secured the pumpkin and off to the fair we went! Giant pumpkins arrive at the Minnesota State Fair a day before the fair starts. Unloading was a lot easier as they have a fork truck to help you out. Once it was unload it was time for the pumpkin to be weighed. My pumpkin came in at 147 pounds. I was hoping for a little more, but I still think I was successful for my first year.

My pumpkin placed 7th out of the adult division. It may be the smallest but it is the mightiest! I am pretty excited to be brining a giant pumpkin ribbon home with me haha! We had a blast over the weekend going to see my pumpkin and posing for pictures with it.

I look forward to the next time I can grow a giant for the state fair.