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October 4th & 5th 2008
Come join us in Anamosa,
the Pumpkin Capital of Iowa |
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Named by the Iowa legislature in 1993, for
great family fun at the annual Pumpkinfest and Weigh-off!
The event is scheduled for the 1st Saturday of October with
events scheduled throughout the day including the Ryan Norlin Pumpkin Weigh-off, Pumpkinfest Parade, pumpkin
carving exhibits, food and craft booths, pumpkin recipe
contest, games, tractor pull and much more!
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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 2008, 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 20th
Annual Pumpkinfest again this year
on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday,
October 5. The Norlin family will
hosts the 20th Annual
Ryan Norlin Pumpkin Weigh-Off on
October 4 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 4, Downtown Main Street in Anamosa will
be closed to showcase Food and Craft
Vendors. Pumpkinfest activities
include a 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), Garden Tractor Pull,
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 or email us at:
director@anamosachamber.org |
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2007 Sponsors |
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J&P Cycles |
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Charlene &
Bob George |
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Antiques of
Anamosa |
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Art & Anne
Williams |
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Dr Michael
Warner |
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Grant Wood
Area Abstract Inc |
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Earl &
Kathryn Beisell |
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Wilson
Kouba |
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Paul &
Verna Lewison |
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Margaret
Stickley |
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McAleer
Water Conditioning |
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Merlin
Moore Real Estate |
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Dr & Mrs
Aaron Randolph |
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Knuth Law
Office |
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Family
Foods |
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Iowa Health
Physicians |
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Pharmacy
Care Center |
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Bob &
Bonnie Walderbach |
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Maquoketa
Valley Electric Cooperative |
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Feldmann
Lawn & Garden |
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Anamosa
Dental |
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Caseys
General Store |
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Total Eye
Health |
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Wal Mart |
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Proweb
Design Enterprises |
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Bennett
Machine and Fabrication |
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Farm Bureau |
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Ricklef's
Excavating |
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Edward Jones Investments |
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Fawn Creek
Homes, Inc |
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Winnie &
Fred Williams |
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Anamosa
Publications |
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Principal
Financial- Adam Ardolino |
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Stone City
Iron and Metal |
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Raven
Hollow |
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Anamosa
Community Schools |
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FFA,
Student Council, NHS, Interact |
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Edens LTD |
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Tapkens
Convenient Store |
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Weldon Tire |
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Recreational Motor Sports |
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Anamosa
Building Supply |
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Weers/Englebart
Insurance |
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Wapsipinicon Golf Club |
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Anamosa
Bowling Center |
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Security
State Bank |
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F & M Bank |
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Citizens
Bank |
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Pizza Ranch |
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McOttos |
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Anamosa
Rotary |
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Lena's
Pumpkin Patch |
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Anamosa
Jaycees |
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Iowa State
Penitentiary |
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Grant Wood
Art Gallery |
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Jones
County Fair Board |
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City of
Anamosa |
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Jackie Schneiter
Insurance Agency |
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