In the Garden with Pat Rubin

Bee garden writer Pat Rubin writes about everything that grows, from flowers and trees to vegetables and lawns. Pat volunteered for several years as a Placer County Master Gardener and has written about gardening for many national and regional publications. In addition to gardening, she spends time raising and showing miniature horses and miniature donkeys.

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September 24, 2007

Giant pumpkin contests

If you’re growing giant pumpkins, then why not take one to a local contest? And if you aren’t, consider attending one of these festivities. They’re fun, and you’ll see BIG pumpkins, many of them more than a thousand pounds.

Here’s two in our area:
Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin and Harvest Festival
Saturday, Oct. 6-Sunday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Elk Grove Regional Park, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road. Hosted by the Cosumnes Community Services District.
“Peace, Love and Giant Pumpkins.” Giant pumpkin weigh-off, pumpkin regatta races, scarecrow contest, food, music and more.

Auburn Community Festival
Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Recreation Park, 123 Recreation Drive, Auburn
Harvest fair with live music, giant pumpkins, scarecrow, recipe and costume contests, food and more.

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