GREENWICH, NY – Do you possess a green thumb? Have a competitive spirit? Or just want to try growing something new in your garden. The Washington County Fair is adding a Giant Pumpkin Growing Contest to this year’s agenda.
Jennifer DeMoy, Board of Director Member and Superintendent of Farm Produce, says “We are thrilled to add this to the farm produce exhibits that we currently have. We believe that this event will create interest from spectators and media alike and add one more thing to our already expansive agricultural displays.”
This event is sponsored by THE GARDEN BARN located in Fort Edward, NY. There will be cash prizes for the largest pumpkins.
“The competition is restricted to residences of Washington County, NY”, said fair manager, Mark St. Jacques, “and with the fair dates being the end of August, we know that participants will need to germinate their pumpkins seeds early to make up for a shorter growing period.”
“We are expecting some really big pumpkins. I wouldn’t be surprised to see some in excess of 400 or 500 pounds.”
“We are expecting some really big pumpkins. I wouldn’t be surprised to see some in excess of 400 or 500 pounds.”
To enter the Giant Pumpkin Contest or for more information contact the fair office at 518-692-2464.
The Washington County Fair runs August 22 thru August 28, 2011. The fair has been a long standing local tradition for over a century. Fairgoers can enjoy free entertainment and support the county’s agricultural heritage by visiting the many farm families that exhibit at the fair each year.
Great to hear that a local company, Garden Barn is supporting this event. Can't wait to see the pumpkins.
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