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Middle TN

Im curious about early weigh in dates. The county fair has a pumpkin contest the last week in July. Is it possible to have a giant ready by then? I can hardly wait to go see whats entered this yr so I'll know what Im up against for next yr :) lol

7/13/2009 10:57:50 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Indiana State Fair...mid August!!! Bear Wallow Farms(Kentucky Giant Pumpkin Growers)...3rd Sat. in September!!!(I think) Two earliest GPC weigh offs that I know of...search GPC... !!! Lots of county and state fairs have weigh offs that are not GPC!!! GO, and SEE!!! LOL Best advice that I can offer, is to bring a Slunger to Bear Wallow Farms!!! The worst you could do is wear a b/w cap!!! Grow em BIG!!! Peace, Wayne

7/14/2009 1:44:03 AM

Middle TN

I want to enter my county fair next yr but with it being so early I dont know if its possible to have a giant ready by then. Can a giant be ready in late July?!?

I do plan to go see several weigh ins.. I already have Allard and Mountain City on my calender, I should add Bear Wallow too.

7/14/2009 10:26:07 AM

Ohio

Yes, Bear Wallow is a must Tammy, dont you want to meet us??? lol...Croley

7/14/2009 1:48:37 PM

Desolate, NE

having a july pumpkin tournament is probably the worst thing anyone can do. I would protest. think of all the potential of another month.... BOOOO

7/14/2009 5:18:11 PM

Middle TN

its not like a real pumpkin contest, its just the county fair. They have a biggest pumpkin, tallest corn stalk, largest sunflower etc. Its silly but Id sure like to win it next yr, braggin' rights ya know LOL

Bear Wallow is added to the 'must see' list! lol

7/14/2009 7:45:05 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Tammy you have same problem I do here with the county fair, too early for most of the produce to come in. I did take two to our fair last year, and won a total of $2.50 and three ribbons. Mine had to stay outside too on a trailer in the lot by the door. It DID get a lot of publicity and they did weigh them for me. It'd be awesome if you can take one though, and get people interested in growing.... good luck. A purple ribbon with 'grand champion' on it's worth a lot of bragging rights :D

7/15/2009 9:23:17 AM

Middle TN

OkieGal, Im curious what month was your fair and how big was your pumpkin?

7/15/2009 11:42:48 AM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Last years county fair was week of Sept 8th, and I had a 425 and a 324 entered. First place $1.50, second place $1.00 and one purple grand prize ribbon.

7/15/2009 2:42:20 PM

Middle TN

ours is July 27th :( no way I can be ready by then but i guess no one else can be either!! lol

7/15/2009 8:10:28 PM

Oklahoma State Record Holder

Heck the Tulsa state fair pays a whole $10 for first place with a $4 entry fee. If I win I might be able to pay for my gas their and back.

7/15/2009 8:35:32 PM

Middle TN

wow our little backwoods town is a big spender lol they give $25 to the winner.

7/16/2009 12:26:54 AM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

That's why we're working on a real weighoff late season, so we have a chance of something to weigh. Growing for the fair means starting in early March and all that jazz, fighting weather for a few months...

7/16/2009 8:48:59 AM