The 2026 Great Walnut Grove Pumpkin, Guess the Weight!
Guess The Pumpkin Weight Contest Winners to be announced Friday, October 30, 2026 after 4:00 pm. Tickets must be turned in to F&M Bank no later than High Noon.
THE 3rd Annual DROP is Scheduled - 6:30 PM at the Community Church on Grand Ave in Walnut Grove.
The Legend of the Walnut Grove Great Pumpkin: Where is the Great Pumpkin grown?
As Rotary legend goes, the Rotary Club of Walnut Grove is home to one of the largest record holding pumpkin grower in Calaveras County. Each year, secret growing seeds are hidden throughout Walnut Grove farms and tended over by members during its growing life. The goal is having the largest pumpkin for our guessing game. Then one evening, a fork lift magically appears and transports the annual Great Walnut Grove Pumpkin to F&M Bank where the community can guess its weight. Thank you for participating in this fun Halloween game. Thank you Grow West for the 2025 pumpkin.
The 2026 Contest IS HAPPENING and ENDS ON 10/30 AT HIGH NOON.
Tickets are on sale in October 2026 through your favorite Rotary Club of Walnut Grove member or at F&M Bank. You may also email admin@WalnutGroveRotary.org to receive tickets.
Get a handful of tickets and Guess the Weight
Ticket holders guessing the closest to the pumpkin on display at F&M Bank on River Road in Walnut Grove will be the winner(s).
Tickets are $5.00 each.
Turn completed tickets in at WALNUT GROVE F&M Bank.
The deadline to turn tickets in is Friday October 30, 2026 at High NOON.
Tickets not turned in by High Noon are not eligible for the contest.
Winner(s) receive or share $1,000.
The weight closest to the pumpkin on display at F&M Bank on River Road in Walnut Grove will be the winner(s).
The pumpkins will stay on display as long as possible.
The pumpkin weight is placed in a sealed envelope, to be opened and the winner(s) announced.
MANY THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY
Member John Hospenthal and Bank contact Somer for generously allowing Rotary to display the Great Pumpkin.
Member Rob Globus for your pumpkin skills and transportation to F&M Bank.
The generous fork lift driver, Alex from Wilcox.
Extra Hugs to all our neighbors who keep their lights on and have treats for our kids on Halloween. All in the name of community, friendship, and family!
