About us:

The Great Pumpkin Commonwealth is a collection of more than 80 official weigh-off sites, their supporting clubs, and growers worldwide. These sponsored sites are attended by hundreds of thousands to the ever popular annually run festivals and weekend events held each summer and fall. Established in 1993, the GPC is the major organizer and sanctioning body overseeing competitions in giant pumpkin and vegetable growing. The GPC works vigorously to improve weigh-off site standards and fairness of competition while promoting family values.

The GPC sets the recognized standard for all world records in the curcurbita maxima family as used by Guinness for their World Record tracking. The approaching milestone of 2000 pounds will continue to drive and advance this hobby to lofty goals. Research and development supported by the GPC, supporting clubs, and sponsors have enabled growers to make giant strides in the agricultural community. Annual weight records have been challenged repeatedly and the current world record is once again soon to be eclipsed.

The GPC strives to foster an environmentally friendly approach using basic organic techniques that has shown extreme fruit development can be obtained without harming our surroundings. The GPC's mission cultivates the hobby of growing giant pumpkins throughout the world by establishing standards and regulations that ensure quality of fruit, fairness of competition, recognition of achievement, fellowship, and education for all participating growers and weigh-off sites.

The GPC is continuing to explore partnership and promotional opportunities that may enable us to enhance prospects for growers, clubs and sites. Working with sponsors provides funding to foster education and awareness of this wonderful pastime. Please help us to continue bringing joy and amazement every fall to all walks of life with our Great Pumpkins.