It’s not every day you see giant pumpkins floating on Oquirrh Lake. The Sixth Annual Mountain Valley Seed Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta arrives in Daybreak with pumpkins weighing between 500 and 1,500 pounds—hollowed into watercraft and raced across the lake’s north shore. Growers arrive in costume, carve their gourds on site, and paddle to glory while the crowd cheers.
Event Details
- Location: North Shore of Oquirrh Lake, 10491 S. Lake Avenue, South Jordan, UT
- Date: Saturday, October 22, 2016
- Time: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Schedule
- 11:00 a.m. Ginormous pumpkins & food trucks arrive
- 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Free kid‑friendly games & activities
- 12:00 p.m. Ginormous pumpkin carving
- 1:00 p.m. Ginormous pumpkin racing
Records & fun facts
At the official weigh‑in, grower Ed Dennis claimed top honors with a pumpkin weighing 1,491.5 pounds—nearly 500 pounds heavier than the next competitor and good for #2 all‑time in Utah at the time.
After the race, pumpkins are donated to Utah’s Hogle Zoo for the annual Giant Pumpkin Stomp, where the elephants enjoy the spoils.
Stay in the loop
Get event updates and learn more:
- Utah Giant Pumpkin Growers Association
- Mountain Valley Seed Co. (True Leaf Market)
- Event page on Facebook
Making a day of it? Explore Downtown Daybreak, skim What’s Happening, or plan a visit to the Info Studio.
