The 52nd Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off is set for October 13, 2025, in Half Moon Bay, California, drawing world-class gourd growers. A pay-by-the-pound system will award the champion $9 per pound and a possible $30,000 for a new world record. Four-time champion Travis Gienger, who won in 2024 with his 2,471-pound pumpkin, will play a key role at the subsequent Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival on October 18-19, 2025. The top pumpkins, including the grand champion, will be showcased at the festival.
The World's Greatest Gourd Growers will gather in Pumpkintown for the 52nd Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off on October 13, 2025, to potentially set a new world record.
This year's champion will receive the top prize of $9 per pound and a total mega-prize of $30,000 for a new world record pumpkin entered in Half Moon Bay.
Travis Gienger, the four-time champion, won the 2024 title with his 2,471-pound pumpkin, Rudy, and will feature at the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival.
Accomplished veteran growers and the grand champion gourd will be celebrated at the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival on October 18-19, 2025.
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