National Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Grower Registration - $20 covers ALL entries by each grower

**NOTE: If entering only the "Future Farmer" category (ages 6-18) you do not need to register, simply show up with your pumpkin entry by 10am on September 30th!**

OFFICIAL RULES

• All entries must be grown by the grower contestant who must be present at the weigh-off
• Pre-registration is requested. There is a $20 registration fee for entries made prior to September 30. Entries at the door on September 30 will have a $30 registration fee. This helps in covering the swag bag (see below) and other expenses of the weigh-off. Only one registration fee is required per grower and covers all entries by that grower.
• All entries must be in healthy and undamaged condition. No rot, holes, and cracks through the cavity, nor any chemical residue, or soft spots are permitted in accordance with rules set forth by GPC.
• All entries must be in line for drop off by 10 am on September 30. Any failure to do so results in disqualification from competition.
• All entries must qualify according to the rules set forth by GPC at GPC1.org/rules
• Pumpkins may not be entered in more than one weigh-off.
• The weigh-off will be conducted according to all GPC rules.
• All pumpkins will be weighed free of any tarps, straps, lifting rings or other foreign objects.
• Squash will compete with Atlantic Giant pumpkins for weight.
• All produce will be inspected and unloaded by our very experienced crew.
• All weighing will be conducted on scales certified by the Yuba County Department of Weights and Measures.
• In the event of a tie for any position the entrants will split the money for that prize position.
• Each grower entering an Atlantic Giant pumpkin will receive:

1. A swag bag containing, but not limited to, one free official weigh-off T-Shirt, one free official weigh-off coffee mug, 25 Fun Tickets for Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm attractions (a $25 value), & other items from local merchants as donated.
2. Two tickets to the VIP Meet-the-Growers reception on Friday, September 29th, 7pm, at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
3. Breakfast on-site at Bishop's Pumpkin Farm the morning of the competition, thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Marysville! 
4. One free ticket to the National Pumpkin Awards Dinner, at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino the evening of the competition, Saturday, September 30th, 6:30pm. Additional dinner tickets are available for purchase for $30. Failure to attend the Awards Dinner may result in forfeiture of prize money.

• All winners of any prize MUST ATTEND the Awards Dinner at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (about 6 miles from Bishop’s) which will start at 6:30 pm on September 30th.
• The top 5 winners in the Pumpkin Category are required to remain at Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm until 4 pm Sunday October 1. Security will be provided at Bishop’s.
• Pumpkins not in the Top 5 will be re-loaded to the grower’s vehicle at some point in the afternoon (Likely around 4 pm) on September 30.
• All decisions by the Judges, and confirmed by the Site Representative for GPC, are final.
• The National Pumpkin Weigh-off, Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm, event sponsors, volunteers and agents will not be responsible for any injury or damage      associated with the weigh-off
• The National Pumpkin Weigh-off, it’s sponsors and agents may use photographs and videos of, stories about and the actual entries themselves for publicity and promotion of this weigh-off, future weigh-offs and associated events