Skagit Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival

Christianson’s Nursery is an official weigh-off site for the Giant Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC), an international organization, sanctioned to submit giant pumpkin world records. In past years, one pumpkin grown by Joel Holland shattered the Nursery’s record and weighed in at over 1900 pounds! The Weigh-Off is sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Giant Pumpkin Growers, Skagit Valley Food Co-op, Coastal Farm & Ranch, and Tractor Supply. Registrations for the official Weigh-Off are being accepted from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This year the community votes for the prettiest and the ugliest pumpkin and prizes will be given away during short intermissions. Be sure to bring your exhibition veggies as well! Beautiful Face Painting and a balloon fairy ($5, cash only) will be on-site from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. along with bluegrass music, the A-maze-ing Hay Maze hosted by Mount Vernon’s Camp Korey, toad observatory, and old-fashioned carnival games in the greenhouse until 4 p.m. Enjoy seasonal bites and coffee drinks and refreshments, as well as the Farmstrong Brewery beer garden throughout the day. Winners of the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off will be announced at 4 p.m. For those wishing to compete in the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off for a top cash prize of $1500.00 download a registration form at www.ChristiansonsNursery.com or pick up an entry form at the Garden Store. To inquire, visit the Nursery or call 360-466-3821.