Prince Edward County Pumpkinfest

03/18/2026

Interested in learning how to grow giant pumpkins competitively? Here is your chance! Please feel free to join us.

Please RSVP to the [email protected]

GVGO 2026 Spring Seminar Agenda

March 28, 2026
Picton Yacht Club
30 Fairfield Street
Picton, Ont. K0K 2T0

**6:30pm Friday March 27th- dinner plans are made at Linguine's Italian Kitchen 257 N.
Front St., Belleville, Ont.

If you are looking for a good hotel, the Holiday Inn Express and
Suites is a short walk away. Please RSVP to [email protected] or text 519-871-
1781 if you plan to attend.
I can make sure adequate reservations are made at the restaurant. Each person makes their own hotel reservations.

8:00am March 28th- Picton Yacht Club hall opens for set up.

8:30 - 9:30am - Arrival of members and guests to register & purchase lunch and raffle
tickets.
No entry fee for paid members, guests are welcome with a $15 no seed pack
membership purchase at the door. Coffee, tea, water, donuts, muffins will be served.

Lunch tickets are $25.00/person.

9:30 - 9:45am
Opening remarks, introductions and a review of the current state of the GVGO. A
discussion about our future goals, priorities and our mission moving forward in the
hobby.
9:45 - 10:15am
The Big Kahuna - Russ Landry presentation "Roots and Compensation Point of
Pumpkin Plants. What is It?
10:15 - 10:35am
Break and finish registration. GVGO merchandise will be available for purchase.
10:35 - 11:15
John Vincent review of the A&L Labs soil test report and the amendments availble in
Canada for solving various soil deficiencies.
11:15 - 12:00pm
Opportunity for the GPC weigh off organizers to give the growers an update on their
event plans for 2026.
12:00 - 1:00pm
Lunch Break - Sliced beef or pork on a bun, 3 salads, pickles, cheese, sweets & fruit.
1:00 - 1:45pm
Heavy hitter panel, open floor Q & A for 4-6 experienced award winning growers in
attendance to answer growing questions from the attendees. Sharing tips and tricks to
improve weigh off results in 2026.
1:45 - 2:15pm
GVGO club business discussion with Pat Watson including executive member
nominations and voting. Anyone wishing to volunteer to be on the GVGO executive
committee to fill a certain role, please speak up at this point in the seminar or let me
know ahead of time. If more than one candidate is nominated for a certain position,
voting will take place to determine who gets the position. Currently we have 11
executive positions on the committee.
2:15 - 2:30pm
GPC News & Awards Presentation by Todd Kline.
2:30 - 3:00pm
GVGO Awards Presentation by Pat Watson
3:00 - 3:30pm
Raffle & Door Prize Draws
3:30 - 3:40pm
Closing Remarks by Pat and anyone else that would like to add anything.
3:40 - 4:30pm
Clean Up Hall

12/20/2025

✨🎉 Ring in 2026 at PEYC! 🎉✨
Join us on New Year’s Eve — December 31, 2025 for a fun and festive night at the club!

The celebration kicks off at 8:00 PM, with music by DJ Evan Lewis, who will keep the dance floor going right through to midnight and beyond! 🥂🎶

Gather your friends, put on your party shoes, and come toast to a sparkling new year with great company, great music, and plenty of cheer.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
See you at PEYC!

11/28/2025

Join us this Sunday!

11/11/2025

10/27/2025

Go Jays!

10/20/2025

2025 Prince Edward County Pumpkinfest Results

Giant Pumpkins
1st Place Heaviest Pumpkin - Jim and Kelsey Bryson, Ormstown, QC 1891 lbs
2nd Place Heaviest Pumpkin - Dave Pitura, Merrickville, ON 1540.5 lbs
3rd Place Heaviest Pumpkin - Nick Body, Martintown, ON 1355.5 lbs
4th Place Heaviest Pumpkin - Jim Reid, Martintown, ON 1144.5 lbs *Howard Dill Award
5th Place Heaviest Pumpkin – Noah DeVisser, Johnstown, ON 1082 lbs
6th Place Heaviest Pumpkin – Glenn Cheam, Carleton Place, ON 1032.5 lbs
7th Place Heaviest Pumpkin – Meagan Cheam, Carleton Place, ON 975 lbs
8th Place Heaviest Pumpkin – Nathan Veitch, Port Carling, ON 508 lbs
9th Place Heaviest Pumpkin – Matt Kerby, Stirling, ON 418.5 lbs
10th Place Heaviest Pumpkin - Dean Hickey, Godfrey, ON 404.5 lbs
11th Place Heaviest Pumpkin – Christopher Bell, Consecon, ON 191 lbs 2nd Place Bill Greer Award
12th Place Heaviest Pumpkin – Aiden Fisher, Belleville, ON 146.5 lbs 4-H Award, First Time Grower Award
13th Place Heaviest Pumpkin – Matt Brigden, Kingston, ON 127.5 lbs
14th Place Heaviest Pumpkin – Sue Brigden, Kingston, ON 89 lbs
15th Place Heaviest Pumpkin – Scott Brigden, Kingston, ON 88.5 lbs

Giant Squash
1st Place Heaviest Giant Squash – Dave Pitura, Merrickville, ON 1092 lbs
2nd Place Heaviest Giant Squash – Brian DeVisser, Johnstown, ON 901.5 lbs
3rd Place Heaviest Giant Squash - Nick Body, Martintown, ON 871 lbs
4th Place Heaviest Giant Squash – Todd Kline, Shawville, QC 792.5 lbs
5th Place Heaviest Giant Squash – Mario Spinosa, Milford, ON 288 lbs 1st place Bill Greer Award
Giant Field Pumpkin
1st Place Heaviest Field Pumpkin – Dave Pitura, Merrickville, ON 136 lbs
2nd Place Heaviest Field Pumpkin – Todd Kline, Shawville, QC 112 lbs
3rd Place Heaviest Field Pumpkin - Nick Body, Martintown, ON 99.5 lbs
4th Place Heaviest Field Pumpkin – Jim Reid, Martintown, ON 85.5 lbs
5th Place Heaviest Field Pumpkin – Glenn Cheam, Carleton Place, ON 46 lbs
6th Place Heaviest Field Pumpkin – Brian DeVisser, ON 43 lbs
7th Place Heaviest Field Pumpkin - Noah DeVisser, ON 41 lbs

Giant Tomato
1st Place Heaviest Tomato – Noah DeVisser, Johnstown, ON 2.15 lbs
2nd Place Heaviest Tomato – Brian DeVisser, Johnstown, ON 2.29 lbs
3rd Place Heaviest Tomato – Todd Kline, Shawville, QC 3.28 lbs

Giant Watermelon
1st Place Heaviest Watermelon – Todd Kline, Shawville, QC 30.5 lbs
2nd Place Heaviest Watermelon – Brian DeVisser, Johnstown, ON 37.5 lbs

Tall Sunflower – 2025 GVGO Feature Giant
1st Place Tallest Sunflower - Nick Body, Martintown, ON 250”
2nd Place Tallest Sunflower - Brian DeVisser, Johnstown, ON 202.5”
3rd Place Tallest Sunflower – Noah DeVisser, Johnstown, ON 193.25”
4th Place Tallest Sunflower – Christopher Bell, Consecon, ON 133.25”

Long Gourd
1st Place Long Gourd - Todd Kline Shawville, QC 101.75”
2nd Place Long Gourd - Norm Kyle, Ennismore, ON 35”
3rd Place Long Gourd – Christopher Bell, Consecon, ON 21”

Giant Cabbage
1st Place Heaviest Giant Cabbage - Jim Reid, Martintown, ON 29 lbs
2nd Place Heaviest Giant Cabbage - Brian DeVisser, Johnstown, ON 16.5 lbs

Giant Bushell Gourd
1st Place Largest Sunflower Head – Dave Pitura, Merrickville, ON 165.5 lbs
2nd Place Largest Sunflower Head – Brian DeVisser, Johnstown, ON 100.5 lbs
3rd Place Largest Sunflower Head – Noah DeVisser, Johnstown, ON 82.5 lbs
4th Place Largest Sunflower Head – Mario Sponosa, Milford, ON 82.5 lbs

Giant Rutabaga
1st Place Heaviest Rutabaga - Brian DeVisser, Johnstown, ON 16.89 lbs
2nd Place Heaviest Rutabaga – Noah DeVisser, Johnstown, ON 14.75 lbs

Heavy Carrot
1st Place Heaviest Carrot – Jim Reid, Martintown, ON 2.84 lbs

Sunflower Head
1st Place Largest Sunflower Head – Harley Sproule, Ormstown, QC 27.25”
2nd Place Largest Sunflower Head – Shirley Vandor, Ormstown, QC 21.75”
3rd Place Largest Sunflower Head – Christopher Bell, Consecon, ON 20.25”
Exh Largest Sunflower Head – Shirley Vandor, Ormstown, QC 19.25”

Giant Kohlrabi
1st Place Heaviest Kohlrabi – Jim Reid, Martintown, ON 42 lbs

Giant Acorn Squash
1st Place Heaviest Kohlrabi – Matt Kerby, Stirling, ON 5.25 lbs

Giant Marrow
1st Place Heaviest Kohlrabi – Todd Kline, Shawville, QC 39 lbs

10/19/2025

10/19/2025

🎃 A Heartfelt Thank You from Prince Edward County Pumpkinfest 🎃

What an incredible day! Pumpkinfest 2025 was a huge success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work, creativity, and community spirit of so many wonderful people.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the weigh-off and parade such a fantastic event — from our growers, volunteers, sponsors, parade participants, and local businesses to the behind-the-scenes crew who kept everything running smoothly. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm brought this County tradition to life once again.

To our judges, announcers, setup and teardown teams, and all those who cheered from the sidelines — thank you for making this event something truly special.

Pumpkinfest is all about community, and this year’s event was a perfect reminder of how lucky we are to live in such a spirited and supportive place.

Until next year — keep growing, keep smiling, and keep that County pride shining bright! 🧡🎃

With gratitude! 🙏

10/15/2025

We should do this in Wellington!