Think you’ve seen a big pumpkin? Think again. A California engineer and gardening enthusiast has bagged the top prize at an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California after growing a pumpkin that weighs 1,064 kilograms or as much as an average small sedan. “It’s very much a family affair,” said 2025 pumpkin champ Brandon Dawson. “We like to spend time out in the patch and watch the thing grow.” For the latest news, visit https://bit.ly/3qBhrgi
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October 15, 2025

Think you’ve seen a big pumpkin? Think again. A California engineer and gardening enthusiast has bagged the top prize at an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California after growing a pumpkin that weighs 1,064 kilograms or as much as an average small sedan. “It’s very much a family affair,” said 2025 pumpkin champ Brandon Dawson. “We like to spend time out in the patch and watch the thing grow.” For the latest news, visit https://bit.ly/3qBhrgi