Fourth Annual Big Pumpkin Contest to be held this Sunday

The fourth annual Big Pumpkin contest is scheduled for this Sunday, September 25 in Waukon. The event, which takes place at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds, will begin with weigh-in at 9:30 a.m., with those big pumpkins being on display that day and this year’s winners being crowned at a 12:30 p.m. awards ceremony.
In addition to the biggest pumpkin, honors also will be bestowed upon the ugliest pumpkin and the best looking pumpkin. Furthering the pumpkin theme, contests will also be held for pumpkin decorating and carving. Those entries should be decorated or carved at home and brought to the event at the fairgrounds by 11 a.m. September 25. The pumpkins can be any size and decorated or carved in any tasteful way, with each contest being divided into the following three age categories: 0-6 years old; 7-13 years old; and over 13 years old. There is an entry fee per pumpkin, with prizes to be determined.
Back by popular demand are the contest’s two cooking competitions. The Big Pumpkin Bake-Off contest will take place at 10:30 a.m. A Pork Loin Cook-Off will also be held that day. Judging will take place at 12 noon.
Placewinnings and monetary prizes for each contest will be awarded at a ceremony following the contests. Following all of the contests and the awards ceremony, a meal will then be served at 12:30. The meal, which consists of pork, potatoes, a vegetable and pumpkin dessert, costs $6 for adults and $3 for children ages six through 12. Children five and under are free.   
For more information, contact Lissa Blake at the Waukon Chamber of Commerce, 563-568-4110, Adam Quandahl at 563-568-7230 or Gary Whittle at 563-379-3767.