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The Iowa record for a big pumpkin was broken several years
in a row in the pumpkin capital of
Iowa, Anamosa. In 2007, Anamosa
received national recognition by
weighing in the second largest
pumpkin in the world at 1662 pounds
from Don Young of
Des Moines, IA.
The Anamosa Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 21st
Annual Pumpkinfest again this year
on Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday,
October 4th. The Norlin family
will host the 21st Annual
Ryan Norlin Pumpkin Weigh-Off on
October 3rd in search for a world
record again this year. And rumor
has it that these pumpkins will be
even bigger this year! Growers from
all over the Midwest and as far away
as Colorado and Michigan compete for
$6,750 in prizes. |
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On Saturday, October 3, Downtown Main Street in Anamosa will
be closed to showcase Food and Craft
Vendors. Pumpkinfest activities
include Pumpkin Carving
Exhibitions, Pumpkin Recipe Contest,
Car Smash, Kids Games and Rides,
Parade, Scarecrow Contest, Golf
Tournament, Bowling Tournament, Beer
Garden, Live Music and 5K Run. The
annual Chili Cook-Off benefits The
Big Brothers and Big Sisters
Organization.
Sunday’s events include the annual Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast
(regular pancakes are also
available), Punt, Pass and Throw sponsored by
the Anamosa Jaycees and Golf
Tournament. Again this year is the
launching of pumpkins with the
Pumpkin Trebuchet sponsored by FFA
and the Chamber.
Sorry, the big pumpkins will not be on display on Sunday.
If you would like to be an
exhibitor or would like more information regarding
Pumpkinfest, please check out the vendor information link to the left or
contact the
Chamber office at 319-462-4879,
Doug Edel at 319-462-6031 (Security
State Bank) or email us at:
director@anamosachamber.org |
