Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Weigh-Off

05/02/2026

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved President, Tim Rockwell. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.❤️

12/27/2025

Just a few more days!!!! Looking for a new project in the new year?? This is it!

Looking for a Christmas gift that’s fun, unique, and grows into something HUGE?
🎃🌱 Our Pumpkin Seeds are on holiday sale!🌱🎃
Perfect for growers, gardeners, kids, or anyone who loves watching a tiny seed turn into something spectacular.
🎄Get yours before Santa buys them all!🎄

12/01/2025

Looking for a Christmas gift that’s fun, unique, and grows into something HUGE?
🎃🌱 Our Pumpkin Seeds are on holiday sale!🌱🎃
Perfect for growers, gardeners, kids, or anyone who loves watching a tiny seed turn into something spectacular.
🎄Get yours before Santa buys them all!🎄

10/19/2025

Congratulations Bill!

09/28/2025

🎃 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟲𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲!🎃

And just like that, another unforgettable weekend is in the books. As the 2025 Barnesville Pumpkin Festival wraps up, the officers and committee members would like to extend our sincerest 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 to everyone who joined us and to all who played a part in bringing this cherished tradition to life.

From the friendly faces lining the streets, to the laughter, music, and the smell of your favorite fall treats—this festival simply wouldn’t be the same without YOU. Whether it was your first visit or your sixty-first, we hope you made lasting memories while reconnecting with old friends, meeting new ones, and enjoying the entertainment, festivities, and concessions that make our festival so special.

We are truly grateful to our incredible volunteers, vendors, performers, and guests. Your time, energy, and support are what keep this festival going strong year after year. 💛

As always, we strive to bring you the best festival experience possible, and it is our sincere hope that you enjoyed this year’s celebration as much as we did.

We wish everyone safe travels home, and we look forward to welcoming you back for the 𝟲𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹, held 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰–𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, during the last full weekend in September.

09/26/2025

🌱🎃 PUMPKIN SEEDS FOR SALE at the Pumpkin Festival! 🎃🌱
Swing by the Information Booth at the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival and grab your seeds — prices range from $5 to $50!
From pumpkins to garden favorites, there’s something for every green thumb 🌻🧡
📍 Info Booth – don’t miss it!

09/25/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 top ten participants:
King Pumpkin
Bill Neptune - 1952lbs
2nd Place
Ben McMillin - 1948lbs
3rd Place
Jerry Rose Jr. - 1737lbs
4th Place
Adam Momirov - 1591lbs
5th Place
Erik Gunstrom - 1579lbs
6th Place
BeCI - 1165lbs
7th Place
Bexlee & Gatlin Powell - 1104lbs
8th Place
Patrick St. Clair - 914lbs
9th Place
Derek Crabtree -890lbs
10th Place
Augustine Boyle - 768lbs

Heaviest Locally Grown - Bill Neptune
Best Looking Pumpkin - Patrick St. Clair
Heaviest Squash - Syrus Crise

Also Congratulations to Quinn Werner on setting the new PA state record with his 8.22lb tomato!

09/25/2025

Your 2025 King Pumpkin winner is Bill Neptune from New Concord, OH with a pumpkin weighing 1,952lbs. Bill also won the “Founders Cup” trophy for the heaviest “locally grown” pumpkin.
Congratulations Bill!

09/22/2025

What is your guess on the 2025 King Pumpkin??? Let’s hear your guesses!!!⬇️

🎃👑 IT’S HERE… the most gourd-geous week of the year — 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸! 🍂✨

📍 Barnesville, Ohio
📅 September 25–28, 2025

But FIRST… the moment everyone’s waiting for 👉 THE Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Weigh-Off !

🕕 This Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 6–9 PM
📲 Streaming LIVE on Facebook thanks to One JB Digital Media on the Belmont County Tourism Page + shared here too!

🎃 Will we see a NEW RECORD-BREAKER?
🎃 Or maybe a surprise underdog?
🎃 Could YOUR guess be right? (Drop it in the comments ⬇️)

Past 👑 King Pumpkins have ranged from 72 lbs. in 1964 grown by Tom Rockwell 🎃 … all the way up to a jaw-dropping, record breaking, 2,405 lbs. grown by Erik Gunstorm of Harrison City, PA in 2022! 🏆 Last year’s champ? A 2,196 lb. giant from Lee & Derrik Zappa of Mercer, PA in 2024.

👀 Who will take the crown in 2025?
Don’t miss the excitement and the BIGGEST pumpkin party around! 🧡

👉 Full list of past winners here: www.barnesvillepumpkinfestival.com/winners.html

👑 2025 Could be YOU! For more information about the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off Visit: https://www.barnesvillepumpkinfestival.com/giant-pumpkin-weigh-off.html

09/18/2025