A look back at past UGPG events from 2026 and earlier years
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The Big Show is coming to Utah! Growers from around the world will gather in SLC, including the new world record holders from England.
GPC WebsiteThe UGPG annual patch tour. Stay tuned for more info.
Official GPC weigh-off during the Utah State Fair. Pumpkins will be on display throughout the fair.
Crown the Center Street Giant with a $5000 first prize! Family fun, vendors, and more.
Festival WebsiteCostume contests, zombie walk, pie eating contests, and the prestigious orange jacket award.
Grow your boat and race across the lake!
Watch giant pumpkins drop from high above for charity!
Annual Thanksgiving event at the zoo.
The Annual Thanksgiving event at Hogle Zoo featured new activities as the elephants moved to their new home.
The 16th Annual Utah Giant Pumpkin Drop saw pumpkins launched from high above for charity.
Giant pumpkin weigh-off featuring costume contests, zombie walk, and pie eating contests.
Annual pumpkin boat race across the lake featuring hollowed-out giant pumpkins.
Crowning the Center Street Giant with 3+ blocks of fall activities for families.
Official GPC weigh-off during the Utah State Fair.
Annual tour of member pumpkin patches to see growing giants in their natural habitat.
Annual spring seminar with beginner and advanced growing classes, awards, and seed distribution.
Annual seed auction featuring top seeds including the 1185 Werner and 2365 Wolf.
Annual Thanksgiving event at Hogle Zoo with new changes as the elephants prepared for their new home.
The 15th Annual Utah Giant Pumpkin Drop raised funds for charity.
Annual pumpkin boat race across the lake.
New weigh-off in the heart of Salt Lake City featuring fun new events.
New weigh-off event to crown the Center Street Giant.
Annual patch tour visiting member growing locations across the valley.
Free event featuring Soil Health presentation by DJ Steffler and Advanced Growing Techniques by Mohamed Sadiq.
National gathering of giant pumpkin growers after a three-year hiatus.
Annual seed auction to raise funds for club prizes.
The Utah Giant Pumpkin Growers was founded in February 2005 by 10 Utah growers and has grown to over 100 members. Our organization has hosted numerous events over the years including:
For more information about our organization's history, visit our home page or contact us .