Stop by for the nail-biting giant pumpkin weigh-off where growers from around Maine will present their giant pumpkins for competition! This is a special event connected to the annual Damariscotta Pumpkin Festival and Regatta taking place the folliwing weekend!
7AM : Fruit drop-off begins
10AM : Weigh Off begins
Admission: FREE
Location: Held at the Louis Doe Home Center (92 Mills Rd.)
About the Festival:
In Damariscotta, a charming coastal town in Maine known for its fishing and tourism, an innovative program called the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta™ thrives. This initiative is dedicated to educating gardeners of all ages on the intricate techniques required to cultivate Atlantic Giant Pumpkins. Every year, from early October to Columbus Day weekend, the town comes alive with a vibrant festival that celebrates the creativity and hard work of pumpkin growers. Drawing in a crowd of 10,000 to 15,000 visitors annually, the festival is a cherished event for families and pumpkin enthusiasts alike.
Great Pumpkin Commonwealth Weigh-Off