St. Paul’s United Church Metz Pumpkin Fest a huge success

Pumpkins galore – Ruth, Sharon, and Juniper Grose take a break on the pumpkin-lined steps of St. Paul’s United Church during the annual Metz Pumpkinfest on Sept 27. Photo by Sue Hogenkamp

Travis Farrell of Shelburne won for the largest pumpkin at Metz Pumpkinfest on Saturday. Weighing in at a whopping 658 pounds, Farrell’s entry shattered last year’s record of 610 pounds.

Kenzie Giles checks out some of the giant pumpkins during Metz Pumpkinfest.

Two people help to weigh the giant pumpkins.

From right, Arthur Fair Ambassador Mikayla Humphrey poses with Mary and Gerald Townsend and their 210 pound giant pumpkin entry at the Metz Pumpkinfest on Saturday.