Giant Vegetables
The Grower's Tent features International weigh-offs each day. Opening ceremonies and celebrity seed spitting contest kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday and are presented in parternship with the Port Elgin Tourist Association. People travel from around the world to get a glimpse of the giant pumpkins, squash, long gourds, tomatoes, rutabagas and much, much more. Growers compete for a total prize package of over $23,000.00. On Sunday, special awards can be won by growers from the tri-county (Bruce, Grey, Huron) as well as by junior (under 12) and novice (less than 3 years growing experience) growers. Port Elgin Pumpkinfest also offers a $500 bonus for any World Record breaking entry brought to the event. Bruce Power Grower's Tent
2015 Weigh-Off Special Awards
Best Average - for pumpkins and squash entered both Saturday and Sunday - Won by Paul Dettweiler
Junior Growers - First place: Lexi Twelves, Second place: Braeden Ashton
Novice Grower - won by Lexi Twelves
Master Grower - won by Douglas Court
Hidden Weight - Prize Sponsored by Little's Furniture - La-Z-Boy Rocker Recliner
The Fred Weurth, Tri-County Growers Award
First place: Bob MacKenzie
Second place: Peter Mathonia
Third Place: Douglas Court
