World Class Giant Pumpkins

Record Breaking Pumpkins

• Pumpkin Nook: Information about world record pumpkins from 2004 to 2007.

• New York Times: A news article about Joe Jutras’ world-record pumpkin.

• Downing Pumpkins: Interesting pumpkin facts, including records and pumpkin history.

• European Record: Article about Europe’s record-breaking 1,457 pound pumpkin of 2008.

Pumpkin Growers’ Organizations

• Pacific Northwest Giant Pumpkin Growers: Provides news and event information of the Pacific Northwest Giant Pumpkin Growers association.

• New York State Giant Pumpkin Growers Association: Official website of the giant pumpkin growers association in the state of New York.

• New England Pumpkin Grower's Association: A Massachusetts-based association that promotes the cultivation of giant pumpkins.

• Pumpkin VA: Website of the Virginia Pumpkin Growers Association.

• Grow Giants: The official website of the New Bremen Giant Pumpkin Growers.

• Maine Pumpkin Growers Organization: List of state and regional pumpkin growers associations in North America.

Growing Techniques and Tips

• Ohio State University: Tips on how to grow giant pumpkins in the home garden.

• New Hampshire Giant Pumpkin Growers Association: Comprehensive instructions on how to grow giant pumpkins.

• Pumpkin Growing Tips: A website that offers extensive information on pumpkin growing.

• Let’s Go Gardening: Provides useful information on how to cultivate giant pumpkins, as well as recommendations of products and books.

• Grow Giant Pumpkins: A comprehensive guide with detailed instructions on growing giant pumpkins.

• Mere Brow: Beginner’s guide to growing giant pumpkins.

• Giant Pumpkins: A website that provides helpful tips on how to cultivate giant pumpkins.

Pumpkin Festivals and Events

• Pumpkin Festival: Official website of the annual Keene Pumpkin Festival in New Hampshire.

• Stone Mountain Park: Information on the annual Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. Events of the festival include a scavenger hunt, the Great Pumpkin Puppet Parade, and a contest for the best costumes.

• Pumpkin Show: Complete information about the Circleville Pumpkin Show in Ohio.

• Pumpkin Nook: List of pumpkin festivals and weigh-offs in every US state.

• Miramar Events: Article about the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off at the Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival.

Pumpkin Carving Tips

• Pumpkin Masters: A website dedicated to the art of pumpkin carving.

• Pumpkin Carving 101: Complete information and instructions on pumpkin carving.

• National Geographic: Step-by-step instructions on how to carve a pumpkin.

• The Pumpkin Farm: Tips on how to choose and carve a pumpkin.