The Jameson family displaying their giant pumpkins in front of their home in Redwood Valley, c. 1912. L-R: Tom Jameson Sr., Rachael Jameson, Baby LeRoy, Marrion Jameson, Nancy Jameson, William Jameson. (Historical Society of Mendocino County via Bay City News)

MENDOCINO Co., 9/23/22 — How’s your pumpkin crop looking this year? The Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off is returning to Ukiah mid-October, and entry forms are available now to enter your largest gourd. The PumkinFest event will include music, refreshments, free children’s activities, and a parade, which will include a float featuring the winning pumpkin. The winner will also receive a prize of $1.50/lb., and last year’s winner weighed in at 644 lbs!

PumpkinFest decorations outside the Ukiah Civic Center, October 2020:Kate B. Maxwell

The weigh-off will take place on October 14, and PumpkinFest events will take place on October 15 -16. Here’s the announcement and details:

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