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Salem, Ohio USA

A nice festival across from Pt. Park State Park. Dave Stelts did a great job of rounding up 30 pumpkins from 4 weigh-offs. Andy Wolf, Jerry Snyder and Nick Harp assisted Dave.
6 excellent pumpkin carvers, pumpkin drops, regatta, etc. Karl Haist's "Big 3" were the main attraction.
Go to youtube and facebook for pictures.

10/22/2018 4:27:39 PM

Western NY

We had a great time! I don't think I've seen many weighoffs run as smoothly and without major problems as that event did. Tons of people, it will be swamped if the weather is a little better next time.

Heck, even caught a 20 pounder fishing. Going to have to use a pole next time.

10/22/2018 9:56:48 PM

Pittsburgh, PA

Fun event for sure. I stood around in the PGPGA booth while Larry Checkon chatted it up with people interested in growing a giant.

Rumor has it that Andy snagged that 20 pounder. So I heard. Haha

10/22/2018 10:58:05 PM

Jackson Twp, Ohio

Rumor has it I released the 20 lber, I'm glad Andy caught it before it swam farther away.

It was a nice event! Good job Dave.

10/23/2018 8:01:31 AM

Morgantown, WV

I had the 20 pounder on the end of my rope but it got away... New York boys just keep exceeding the standard!

10/23/2018 8:05:51 AM

Northern Cambria, Pa.

What Dave did for the event was way more than nice, it was unbelievable! Commonly asked questions:
"How many years does it take to grow one?"
"What do you feed them besides milk?"
"How many seeds do you put in a hill?"
"50 gallons PER DAY!!?"
"Can you eat them?"

10/23/2018 9:59:50 AM

Team Munson

The event was a huge success for the first year out the estimate for the 2 days was 75,000. The way the growers came together to help put on this show was humbling & am proud to be part of this awesome community.

I have to give a shout out to all the growers who made their pumpkins available plus the ones who came down to help Jerry Snyder, Andy (& Amelia) Wolf, Nick Harp & family, Larry & Gerry Checkon, Al Gibson, Frank Lanterman, Dustin Trychta, Jay Yohe.....

It was also great to meet the carvers who put put on the most awesome display of carving I have ever seen Danny Kissel, Dean Murray, Russ Leno, Gus Smithheisler, Steve Zuhlke, Jim Morgan, this crew was assembled by Gus & knocked it out of the park.

I will add that Andy is the best fisherman I know it amazed me what you can catch on a ratchet strap if you have the proper technique ;-)

10/23/2018 2:30:10 PM

Austintown, OH

Way to go Dave,Many people finally found out what we do with our pumpkins after the weigh offs. It was a great event that was very well attended!

10/23/2018 8:34:20 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Was watching from NY, just what our hobby needs, and Dave coordinated a great event. Carving was especially awesome.

10/24/2018 11:43:38 AM

Colorado

Anybody got pictures they can post of all the carved pumpkins.

10/24/2018 2:18:14 PM

Western NY

Here's my 1624 carved: https://twitter.com/andyw1407/status/1053838692270387201

10/24/2018 7:33:48 PM

Colorado

That's really good Andy.

10/25/2018 10:44:13 AM

Colorado

Dave thanks for the photos in your diary-nice event-awesome carvings

10/28/2018 4:13:53 PM