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In 1989 the
first Ryan Norlin Pumpkin Weigh-Off was held
in Anamosa. This competition was started by
Tom Norlin, uncle of Ryan, who wished to
dedicate this weigh-off to his nephew who
had lost his life in a boating accident.
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Tom had been growing big pumpkins for 30
years of which Ryan had become a part. In
1993, Tom and other area pumpkin growers
organized the Mid-West Pumpkin Growers
Association, which is affiliated with an
international organization, the Great
Pumpkin Commonwealth. The goal of our
Weigh-Off is to bring a world's record of a
1,800 pound pumpkin to Anamosa! |
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The Weigh-Off
generated such enthusiasm that several
community leaders organized an annual
Pumpkinfest. In 1994, the Weigh-Off and the
Pumpkinfest committees united to bring more
events and activities to the celebration.
We welcome you to the Anamosa Pumpkinfest
and Weigh-Off and a day full of family fun! |
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