Colorado Springs, CO —The merchants of Old Colorado City would like to announce the results of the GIANT PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF. The event was held from 10 AM to 4 PM in the Old Town Plaza on the corner of 25th Street and West Colorado Avenue.
Under the supervision of judges from the Giant Pumpkin Commonwealth, there were growers with Giant Pumpkins competing for the Heaviest Pumpkin and the Howard Dill Award (The Prettiest Pumpkin). Judging began at Noon and awards were presented at 1 PM.
The Winner of this year’s Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off was Doug Minix from Pueblo West with a pumpkin weighing exactly 1,000 lbs. Second Place went to Marc Sawtelle of Colorado Springs with a pumpkin weighing 954 lbs. Third Place went to Jim Grande of Littleton with a pumpkin weighing 766 lbs. The winner of the Howard Dill award for the Prettiest Pumpkin went to Ron Franzen of Colorado Springs.
“This year’s contest went off without a hitch with a huge crowd and beautiful weather,” said Charles Irwin, President of Old Colorado City Associates. “This event is always so amazing because there are lots of activities and fun for the entire family.”
For more info on Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, please contact Charles Irwin, President of Old Colorado City Association, at 719-302-2962 or go online at www.shopoldcoloradocity.com.
Trendy boutiques, classic jewelry, gourmet restaurants, exquisite art and a lovely, tree-lined avenue invite the children and their families to come and see what Old Colorado City has to offer visitors and guests.
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