(Wheatland, CA) – The California Pumpkin Growers Club, an affiliate of the International Great Pumpkin Commonwealth, has announced that the National Pumpkin Weigh Off will be held this year at Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm in Wheatland, Saturday September 30th.

The champion wins $9 per pound, and that could add up as the current North American record is 2,560 pounds! The California record is 2,356 pounds and the world record tops out at 2,702 pounds.

And a release notes: In addition to giant pumpkins, seven additional categories will be judged and awarded cash prizes, including bushel gourd, long gourd, tomato, marrow, sunflower, watermelon, and field pumpkin.

In addition to the weigh off, a VIP Meet-the-Growers Reception will be held on Friday September 29th and a National Pumpkin Weigh Off Awards Dinner will be held the evening of September 30th, both at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain, the Weigh Off’s Title Sponsor.

“We love supporting our local community,” said Meghan McCarthy, Vice President of Operations for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento. “Our region is truly an ag-tourism destination. We are excited to partner on this unique event and can’t wait to welcome new visitors.”