Over 50 people braved the cold to see who would come out on top at this year’s Giant Pumpkin Contest in Graham County.
Four adults and five youth competed in this year’s contest; and they were: Raymond Norton, Rebecca Powell, Nikki Stewart, Charles Powell, Kenlyn Powell, Lawrence Powell, Daxton Crisp, Maysa McGuire, and Mykayla McGuire.
While the pumpkins were the biggest that had been grown, it was Charles Powell and Kenlyn Powell who came out on top in the adult and youth divisions respectively. Second and third place in the adult division went to Raymond Norton and Rebecca Powell; with second and third place in the youth division going to Lawrence Powell and Daxton Crisp.
The weights of the winning pumpkins were as follows:
First Place - $200
Charles Powell – 585
Kenlyn Powell – 580
Second Place - $100
Raymond Norton – 371
Lawrence Powell – 362
Third Place - $50
Rebecca Powell – 245
Daxton Crisp – 115
Anyone interested in participating in next year’s contest can pick up free seed at the Graham County Extension Office in April. Contest is open to anyone living in Graham County.
Funding for this contest was made possible by Phillips 76, Farm Bureau Insurance, and Graham County Cooperative Extension. Thanks to everyone for participating and congratulations to all the winners!
