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Joe Jutras, of North Scituate, prepares to fit his pumpkin into a gathering strap during the annual New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off at the Topsfield Fair, Sept. 29, 2007, in Topsfield, Mass. The gourd set a world record, weighing in at the fair at 1,689 pounds.

If you want to see something insane this weekend, take a trip to Warren. The tiny town is hosting the 15th annual Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Championship.

Giant is not an exaggeration. In fact, it may be an understatement. Gigantic, humongous, monstrous -- all of these words are appropriate for pumpkins that grow well beyond the 1,000-pound mark.

This year's contest is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11 at Frerichs Farm. Growers will begin unloading their gourds at 10 a.m. The "weigh off" is scheduled for 1 p.m.

In addition to pumpkins, there will be a pumpkin coach to shuttle people around, corn and hay bale mazes to get lost in, and refreshments -- maybe loser pumpkin pie?

The contest is sponsored by Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Growers Association and the Department of Environmental Management's Division of Agriculture.

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Comments

Frankenfood said:

It isn't just pumpkins that reach grotesque size, it has been happening to Americans everywhere as we consume bovine growth hormones in our milk products, and eat genetically modified fruits, vegetables, and grains.

Bigger isn't always better.

Link | October 7, 2008 10:29 PM
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