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Waterloo, Nebraska

This is probaly a stupid question, but when I grow that big one (I am thinking positive here), where can I get it weighed? My vet might have a livestock scale I can use, but I am not sure. Is there any place or organization in Nebraska that anybody knows about that has weigh-offs? I found a website for HGPA (Heartland Giant Pumpkin Assn), but nobody answers my e-mail and there is nothing posted on their events calendar. There is always the State Fair I suppose, but that starts at the end of august. It may be too soon. If I want bragging rights, I have to have proof. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Jody

3/31/2005 12:20:43 PM

Waquoit Mass

just a word of advice from someone whos been doin this for ten years and lost some nice pumpkins. its ok to find out about sites etc BUT this time of year concentrate on the things you need to " get er done " lol. gettin your plants started etc . if your lucky enough to have a big one in sept youll find a site trust me good luck in 05

3/31/2005 1:50:14 PM

Waterloo, Nebraska

Well, Big Dave, perhaps I would like to go even if I don't have a big one. Unfortunately, I have to work for a living and have to plan days off months in advance. If there is a weigh-off and I want to participate, or just be a spectator, I can't go if I don't know about it waaaaay in advance.
Jody

3/31/2005 1:59:20 PM

Pocatello ([email protected])

Hopefully you will have more than one. You could plan to take
your lesser pumpkin to the state fair.

Then, if you don't find anything in Nebraska, your next bet
might be to go east to Iowa or west to Wyoming. I *thing*
there is something that they do in eastern Wyoming, but I
really don't know. But if you're in the eastern side of
Nebraska, Iowa is probably your place. Anamosa is a big
site, but that is way over by Cedar Rapids.

By the way... this goes for everyone... you'll get more
response if you use a meaningful subject line on your posts.
That is, there are people on this list who live in the area
and know the answers, but they might not even bother to
look at your post, not knowing anything about the real
subject. Just a friendly suggestion.

3/31/2005 2:29:18 PM

No Place Special

The only stupid question is the one not asked! Depending on where you live in nebraska but if your on the esat side you may Want to attend Anamosa Iowa's contest on October 1st. It is a GPC event. Otherwise I believe there is a non GPC weighoff somewhere in South dakota?

3/31/2005 3:04:12 PM

Utah

"beet"- John Stellern, [email protected] is the guy in Cheyenne, Wyo.
I know he and Ron Hoffman (also from wyo) had their own weigh off in Cheyenne last year.

3/31/2005 3:35:50 PM

Sioux Falls, SD [email protected]

That would be in Sioux Falls. .right up I-29 . .. love to have ya

3/31/2005 3:37:18 PM

Waterloo, Nebraska

Sioux Falls might be promising.

3/31/2005 3:53:03 PM

Sioux Falls, SD [email protected]

Its the first Saturday in Oct
Its at an orchard a couple miles south of town
Let me help with any details, directions, times if you decide to come.
. . .and warn us how big a crane we're going to need.

3/31/2005 5:46:03 PM

Deer Park WA

Jody,

If you dont have a weigh off nearby get it weighed on a certified scale with a creditable witness that will attest to its soundness (no splits, rot etc) and it will be accepted by the majority of the masses as official.

3/31/2005 6:06:25 PM

On top of Brush Mountain, Pa.

Bring it to Pennsylvania. We'll weigh it for you.
Marv in Altoona, PA

3/31/2005 8:44:44 PM

Pocatello ([email protected])

Heck, come on out to Idaho. Brian C. puts on a great weighoff!

3/31/2005 9:38:46 PM