Stillwater Harvest Fest Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off Saturday, October 14th 2023

Stillwater Harvest Fest is the premier GPC-sanctioned giant pumpkin weigh-off in the Upper Midwest.  Occurring the second Saturday/Sunday of each October, this event takes place on the banks of the beautiful St. Croix River, in the heart of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.

We're back for 2023!  Stillwater Harvestfest will be once again held in Lowell Park on the bank of the St. Croix River.  If you are an SCGA member for the 2023 growing season, your fruit registration fee is covered. If you are not a member, you can purchase a 2023 SCGA membership here. You can also register on the day of the weighoff, $20 per entrant. 

Registration begins at 8:30am (please do not arrive early, crew needs time to set up).  Weighing typically begins at 9:30 and concludes around 1:00pm.  Entries are required to stay onsite until 5pm.  Awards ceremony usually starts at 3:00pm.  Click the link below to view our $27,000 prize purse payout structure. 

 Click here for 2023 Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off Prize Structure