2026 – Giant Pumpkins British Columbia

BC’s Official Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC) and Certified World Recognized Giant Pumpkin Championship!!!

Saturday, October 3, 2026, the results are in…

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1st Place:

Jordan Abbate from Kelowna, BC, placed 1st with his 1,485 pound Giant Atlantic Pumpkin! 🎃

GIANT achievement and received $1,000 CASH PRIZE plus gifts from our SPONSORS! CONGRATS!!! 🏆💥

1st Place Giant Pumpkin - Jordan Abbate from Kelowna BC

2026 BC Leaderboard:

Please note: correction on the board 1288 should read as 1298 actual weight for J. Pelletier’s giant pumpkin.

“Western Monarch” QUILT Prize raffle ticket winner – CONGRATS to Charlotte Choi! Enjoy your beautifully handcrafted heirloom quality quilt provided by Sleeping Bee Quilts!

50/50 CASH Prize raffle ticket number – 0 7 1 8 4 3 – CONGRATS to Charlotte Choi! Thanks for emailing us a photo of your winning ticket! Wow, you won the CASH and the QUILT!!! See the slideshow below…

News Media…

Stay tuned for more news!!!

Radio interview with GPC Master Gardener, Jeff Pelletier, with his 4.5-pound BC Record breaking Giant Tomato. The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn, 6:10 AM, Oct 12, 2026. The Early Edition is Vancouver’s connection to the latest breaking local news, interviews that cut through the spin, and community stories and personalities that surprise and delight.

Radio interview with GPC Master Gardener, Jeff Pelletier, with his 4.5-pound BC Record breaking Giant Tomato | Listen to The Early Edition on CBC News Radio

Kelowna grower wins BC Giant Pumpkin Contest by one pound with 1,485-pound Gertrude. Jordan Abbate is the first Interior grower to win the BC Giant Pumpkin Contest in Langley, beating Team Halliday’s 1,484-pound entry at Krause Berry Farms. Firstpost, Oct 5, 2026.

Kelowna grower wins BC Giant Pumpkin Contest by one pound with 1,485-pound Gertrude | Read Firstpost News Article

Kelowna grower Jordan Abbate’s giant pumpkin weighed 1,485 pounds at British Columbia’s 2026 contest, beating the 1,484-pound runner-up by just 1 pound after six months of daily care. The Times of India, Oct 5, 2026.

Kelowna grower first from BC Interior to win prestigious giant pumpkin contest. Castanet Kelowna, Cindy White, Oct 4, 2026.

Kelowna grower first from BC Interior to win prestigious giant pumpkin contest | Read Castanet News Article

The weight of a big competition was weighing on gourd growers Saturday. The BC Giant Pumpkin Championship taking place to see who could ‘squash’ the competition. Safeeya Pirani was at Krause Berry Farms to see which giant pumpkin tipped the scales. Global BC News, Oct 3, 2026.

Championship pumpkin weigh-off at Krause Berry Farms | Watch Global BC News Video

Growers battle it out at giant pumpkin weigh-off in Langley. CBC News British Columbia. Oct 3, 2026.

Growers battle it out at giant pumpkin weigh-off in Langley | Watch CBC News Video

Oh my gourd: B.C. Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off comes down to 1-pound difference. CTV News, Ian Holliday, Oct 3, 2026.

2026 B.C. Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off decided by 1 pound | Read CTV News Article

North Vancouver giant vegetable grower aiming for record-setting squash. North Vancouver master gardener Jeff Pelletier is hoping to squash the competition at this year’s B.C. Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off. North Shore News, Hilary Angus, Sep 25, 2026.

North Vancouver Giant Vegetable Grower Aiming for Record-Setting Squash | Read North Shore News Article

Group Photo BC's Giant Pumpkin Growers 2026

GIANT THANKS to all of our #PumpkinPals – seasoned growers, first timers, sponsors, volunteers, cheerleaders – for keeping the spirit alive for 2026 and supporting BC’s beloved event!

Group Photo BC's Giant Pumpkin Volunteers 2026

BIG THANKS from our Giant Pumpkins BC family to yours!

Visit our SEEDS page to place your order – ALL proceeds go towards fundraising for BC’s beloved event! GIANT THANKS for helping us make this a FREE FAMILY FUN event for our growing community of over 5,000 spectators! This was our 13th annual year organizing BC’s Giant Pumpkin Championship!