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World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off proves to be a massive contest

By Jordan BakerMichael Thomas,

12 hours ago

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. ( KRON ) – Monday marks the 51st World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off Contest in Half Moon Bay.

This contest is literally a massive deal. Last year, the winner broke a world record. The winning pumpkin weighed 2,749 pounds.

The participants of the contest bring pumpkins so large, they have to be brought in by pickup trucks and forklifts.

The first-place winner is set to receive $9 per pound of the pumpkin. If the contestant’s pumpkin breaks the world record, they will receive an additional $30,000.

The winning pumpkin will also be displayed at Half Moon’s Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival, which is on Saturday, Oct.19 and Sunday, Oct. 20.

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