See some of the largest pumpkins and vegetables grown in the world! Competitors and spectators are invited to Hugli’s Blueberry Ranch on Saturday, September 24th for the GPC Sanctioned Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off for Eastern Ontario and Quebec. The event kicks off at noon.

The weigh-off categories include: Atlantic giant pumpkins, non Atlantic giant pumpkins, largest pumpkin grown in Renfrew County, longest gourd, giant squash, heaviest water melon and tomato, and the tallest corn stalk. Winners will also be competing against other Giant Pumpkin Commonwealth sites from around the world for other prizes worth over $2,500 US.

On Sunday, September 25th at 1pm, the 6th Annual Giant Pumpkin Boat Races will take place at Hugli’s Blueberry Ranch. Giant pumpkins weighing over 600 pounds will be hollowed out and raced around the pond. The race categories include: Media/Celebrity Motor Category and NEW this year – The General Public Paddling Category. The general public can enter a draw on race day to win an opportunity to paddle a giant pumpkin boat in a race. Just think of the bragging rights the participants will have for this fun event.

The above special events are part of Hugli’s Blueberry Ranch’s Fall Family Fun Festival that runs from September 17th to October 30th on weekends from 10am – 5pm. Activities include the 6 acre corn maze with colour find game, pig races, pumpkin cannon show, 100 foot hill slide, pirate ship maze, hay maze & jump, country puppet show, pedal carts, hop dots, wagon ride to the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin, giant sandbox and visiting the friendly animals. For more information, please visit www.blueberryranch.ca or call 613-638-1288.