Seed Auction
Ready to bid on your seeds for the 2025 growing season. This is the time to get the Hottest seeds available. Auction Date March 2026 at www.bigpumpkins.com
Beginner Seminar
This is a free seminar open to the public that the club is able to offer because of the generous sponsors that support the annual funding. The seminar is geared towards the beginner grower to provide a strong foundation on getting started and growing through your first few years. The Beginner Seminar will be Saturday January 31st 2026
Advanced Seminar
The Advanced Seminar is open to all club members. There will be a few veteran growers and industry experts to share their knowledge and answer detailed questions you might have. Give Tim Parks a big thank you for buying your lunch at this one! March 21st 2026
Patch Tour
Save the date for the last Saturday in July and come along on this fantastic trip to tour veteran growers giant pumpkin patches. Ask lots of questions to fellow growers, have a complimentary lunch and fellowship. Open to members only.
Weigh-Off October 10, 2026
The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Grower’s Board of Directors welcomes you to the 2026 Weigh-Off. We will need Pre-Registration by October 7, 2026, 5 pm. and paid membership dues at the time of registration are required to exhibit and qualify for prize money. Please note the clarification of seed donation requirements for 2026. Pre-Drop off is Friday October 9, 2026 4-6 pm. Parks Garden Center. Morning of Weigh-Off drop off begins October 10, 2026 at 7 am. cut off is 9 am. We will be starting the event approximately 10 am.
We are announcing upgrades to our event. We have thousands of dollars of new prize money for all eligible pumpkins weighed over 2000 pounds. Our sponsors will display Ford Trucks, GMC Trucks and Tractors with implements available for purchase. We will be hosting a pot luck meal in the back warehouse for exhibitors. Bring a warm covered dish, (we have electric for slow cookers) place setting and a lawn chair if you are able and please enjoy the fellowship of the growing family.