Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off 2009 Results
Pumpkin growers from the mid-Atlantic region bring their most gargantuan gourds to Longwood in a quest for the coveted top prize. Be amazed at an array of pumpkins and gourds, some weighing in at more than 1,000 pounds each.
2009 Results
| Category | Weight | Place | Name | Location |
| Field Pumpkin | 52 | Brit McCracken | Grampian, PA | |
| 54 | 3 | Nick Harp | Massillon, OH | |
| 60 | 2 | Christian Hilstolsky | Wyoming, PA | |
| 64.5 | 1 | Christy Harp | Massillon, OH | |
| Squash | 301 | 3 | Andy Box | Honesdale, PA |
| 668 | 2 | Jim Gerhardt | Mertztown, PA | |
| 927.5 | 1 | Dave Hilstolsky | Wyoming, PA | |
| Giant Pumpkin | 118 | 10 | Brandon Huber | Philadelphia, PA |
| 259 | 9 | Philip McCracken | Grampian, PA | |
| 446 | 8 | Jim Zwelski | Curwensville, PA | |
| 614 | 7 | Andrew Wetzel | Millville, NJ | |
| 729 | 6 | Tim Rosa | Easton, PA | |
| 818.5 | 5 | Kevin Snyder | Grampian, PA | |
| 868.5 | 4 | Andy Box | Honesdale, PA | |
| 923 | 3 | Jim Gerhardt | Mertztown, PA | |
| (disqualified) | 1085 | - | Dave Hilstolsky | Wyoming, PA |
| 1212.5 | 2 | Nicole Hilstolsky | Wyoming, PA | |
| 1421.5 | 1 | Dave & Carol Stelts | Edinburg, PA |
INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
Exhibitors should arrive at Longwood between 6:00 and 9:00 am. The weigh-off will begin at 12:00 noon. Exhibitors may begin re-loading their pumpkins at 5:00 pm. Longwood will provide a forklift and additional staff to assist with on- and off-loading and setup. Longwood Gardens is not responsible for damaged pumpkins.
Longwood Gardens is offering complimentary admission to exhibitors and a guest. All other individuals will need to purchase tickets online at tickets.longwoodgardens.org, or in the Longwood Visitors Center.
Exhibitors should arrive through the Business Entrance. Follow the signs from the Main Entrance around to the Business Entrance.
Prizes
| Place | Pumpkin | Squash |
Field Pumpkin |
|
1 |
$2000 | $200 | $50 |
| 2 | $1000 | $100 | $25 |
| 3 | $500 | $50 | $25 |
| 4 | $200 | ||
| 5 | $200 | ||
| 6 | $100 | ||
| 7 | $100 | ||
| 8 | $100 | ||
| 9 | $100 | ||
| 10 | $100 |
The following hotels are offering discounts on normal room rates for Giant Pumpkin exhibitors:
Hampton Inn & Suites Chadds Ford
484-731-2494
Group Code: GPW
$99 plus tax, breakfast is included
Reservations must be made by September 26
Hilton Garden Inn Kennett Square
610-444-9100
Group Code: LPG
$119 plus tax; breakfast $9.95 additional
Reservations must be made by September 10
