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Goffstown Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off & Regatta

This weekend festival kicks off with a giant pumpkin weigh-off featuring gourds that often tip the scales at 1,000 pounds or more. The massive pumpkins are then hollowed out, decorated, and transformed into boats for costumed paddlers to race down the Piscataquog River. Throughout the festival, visitors can enjoy vendors, family activities, a car show, downtown scarecrow displays, and a Touch-a-Truck event.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

goffstownmainstreet.org

When

Hours

Saturday 9:00AM-4:00PM; Sunday 9:30AM-3:30PM. Touch-a-Truck on October 17 from 9AM-2PM.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Concessions are available on-site during the festival weekend.

Going?

Location

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the Village of Goffstown · Goffstown, NH 03045 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families and fall festival lovers

Vibe

Quirky community celebration

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Register online in advance if you want to compete in contests such as the pie-eating, pet costume, or pumpkin cook-off competitions.
  • Head to the Touch-a-Truck area on Saturday to view large trucks, vehicles, and equipment.

Links & Contact

Run by Goffstown Main Street Program

Website / Tickets

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pumpkin Regatta?

Giant pumpkins from the weigh-off are hollowed out and converted into boats, allowing costumed paddlers to race the decorated gourds down the Piscataquog River.

What contests and activities take place during the weekend?

Activities and competitions include the giant pumpkin weigh-off, the river regatta, Touch-a-Truck, downtown scarecrows, a car show, a pie-eating contest, a pet costume contest, and a pumpkin cook-off.

How large are the pumpkins in the weigh-off?

The massive pumpkins featured in the weigh-off often weigh 1,000 pounds or more.

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