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Pumpkin Classes
Big Boy
Size does matter and this is the blue ribbon event for the heaviest pumpkin on the day. Previous winners have exceeded 200 kg! The current world record is over 600 kg in the USA. The princely sum of $250 sponsored by the Little River Cafe and Store, goes to the winner of this class.
Wide Girl
This is awarded to the pumpkin with the widest diameter. So if your pumpkin turns out flat and wide, bring it along.
Prettiest Pumpkin
This class is for the glamour boys and girls of the pumpkin world. We have been criticised in the past for not having a class for beautiful pumpkins, so here it is. If you have grown a perfect specimen whether it is by shapes, size, colour, or organic beauty, bring your pumpkin along to be crowned the prettiest pumpkin.
Ugly Fugly
As the name suggests not all pumpkins are beautiful and we know that pumpkins do not necessarily reflect their owners. So if you have a pumpkin that is deformed and ugly, you may still have a chance to win.
Small Fry
The smallest pumpkin. So you tried but it did not come off, this is the class for you. New class due to popular demand It should look like a pumpkin and must be able to be seen by the naked eye. Awarded at judges discretion.
Arty Farty
This class is for the artists amongst you who can turn a pumpkin into a work of art. Imaginations run wild and entrants have included porcupine fish and satirical sculptures of politicians.
Best Dressed Scarecrow – new Adult and Children classes 2010
A great addition last year and was so popular we have divided this class into adults and children’s (under 16) sections. Every great veggie garden has a scarecrow so dress your scarecrow with an original theme; and inject humour and fun to win this class. First prize in the adults class will be a massive $150 with $50 to best children’s scarecrow – sponsored by Eatya Greens, 03 329 0090.
Children's Sculptured Pumpkin
These are judged on artistic merit and are divided into three age groups, 0-6 years, 7-9 years and 10-12 years. Children need to bring their decorated pumpkin.
All adult classes are $5 entry. Children's classes are gold coin donation.